Leeds fans rage at Ilia Gruev after his display against Cardiff
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Leeds fans rage at Ilia Gruev after his display against Cardiff

Alex Roberts
Alex Roberts

A recently retired five-a-side midfield maestro and Chelsea fan, Alex specialised in Magazine and feature journalism while studying for his NCTJ with the Press Association. He has since gone on to work with the likes of GOAL, FotMob, and Copa90 before joining the Football Insider team. Also hates short corners.

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Leeds United fans were unimpressed with Ilia Gruev during their 2-0 win over bottom-placed Cardiff City on Saturday (September 21).

The 24-year-old started in central midfield, partnered with Ethan Ampadu, 24, and was largely criticised for his insistence on playing simple passes.

Gruev ended the game with an impressive 96 per cent pass accuracy rate as the West Yorkshire club dominated possession against Cardiff with 78 per cent of the ball.

The Bulgarian had opportunities to open the scoring before summer signing Largie Ramazani bagged the first goal on the half-hour mark at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Substitute Joel Piroe then doubled their lead with an effort from just outside the six-yard box to secure the victory.

Thankfully for Daniel Farke, Leeds were able to put their disappointing 1-0 defeat to Burnley on match day five to climb into the play-off spots.

Leeds United fans unhappy with Ilia Gruev

Gruev has started all of the club's games so far this season but is yet to score or provide an assist for the promotion hopefuls.

Leeds fans took to X, formally known as Twitter, to voice their frustrations with the Bulgaria international for his performance against Cardiff.

In other news, Leeds dressing room’s stance revealed on Farke.

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