Hi guys,
I think an update on how Leto is playing is due.
It's true, the guy was lazy initially and extremely selfish (the saying in greece is, "he wouldn't even pass from one foot to the other". I think this was because he expected to play CL football, but the team unexpectedly crashed out in the qualifier. Rumors were that he was disappointed with this (not sure it was true). His form led to Ernesto Valverde using veteran captain Predrag Djordjevic (he is now 37!) in the left wing, with Leto coming on in the 60th minute or so (since Djordjevic doesn't have the fitness levels anymore)
Today, I'm happy to say it's a totally different story. The guy has TRANSFORMED his game. He is absolutely amazing at times. He plays his heart out, and his footwork and skill are ...ridiculous (in a gooooood way!). He still gives into the temptation of trying to dribble past every opposing player, but it is rare now, and he sometimes makes 2 or 3 defenders look like CLOWNS. He opens up so much space for Diogo, Belluschi and Galletti, and the four of them have formed a formidable forward line. His assists have helped immensely and Olympiakos are playing very attractive football now.
Leto's only serious weakness is that he tires out after 70 minutes, and is normally replaced by Djordjevic at that point.
Seriously, I hope he stays AT LEAST another year. He will definitely play in the CL next year, and could attract many big teams. I think his value will be too high for a club like Olympiakos
He is a joy to watch and a fan favorite. Keep on eye on him guys, you may be surprised by what he can do.
(Uunfortunately, the videos I've seen on youtube don't do justice to his game right now... After all, he has only scored a few goals.)
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