Pontus Jansson brother suggests summer signing for Leeds, delivers verdict on display v Romania
Pontus Jansson captained his country for the first time against Romania on Tuesday, and his brother Peter Jansson gave his display a thumbs up on Twitter.
It wasn’t the result that either Jansson would have wanted – Sweden lost 1-0 after a 57th minute Dorin Rotariu goal, but can consider themselves unlucky after enjoying more possession and recording more shots on target.
After the game, Peter was asked by one Leeds fan what he made of his brother’s display.
He replied that he thought Pontus had done well, the press was positive and that he hoped he could bring the positives back to Leeds.
He also suggested a player that he’d love to see at Leeds, Filip Helander, the centre-back who played with his brother against Romania on Tuesday night.
He said they made a great pairing and that he’d “love to see him in Yorkshire too!”
Helander is a centre-back who plays for Bologna and has played 24 games for the Serie A side this season.
He joined in the summer from Hellas Verona for £1.8million.
Football Insider verdict:
It was a big honour for Pontus Jansson last night and it was a shame that he couldn’t help deliver a better result as he captained his side for the first time. Leeds fans will now want him to play with the same pride against Bolton on Friday night. The World Cup finals will be fascinating for players like Jansson, where a brilliant tournament could add millions to his sell-on value, but also have more clubs queueing up for his signature. Leeds fans will be hoping they can hold onto him for the 18/19 campaign.
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