Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu believes his team is now delivering what’s expected of them, but the midfielder is quick to deflect praise after scoring his first Premier League goal in Saturday’s 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace. Ampadu’s strike, which sealed a crucial win for the Whites, was met with jubilant celebrations, but the captain remained humble, insisting he still “owes” much after going so long without scoring.
“It was important for us to keep building momentum, and that’s been our message,” Ampadu told LUTV after the match. “We’ve shown togetherness to get back and showed the fighting spirit and the character that’s required to play for Leeds United. It’s been a joy at the minute.”
Ampadu’s goal, his 93rd league appearance for the Whites, was a crucial moment in the game, putting Palace out of reach and sparking wild celebrations. However, the midfielder was quick to downplay his achievement, saying, “I don’t think I belong in that lounge yet. I don’t think you score one and get yourself in there. I still owe a lot because of the amount of times I’ve hit it over the bar.”
With his trademark humility, Ampadu added, “I’m glad I scored, but we’ve got a lot of work to do. We’ve got to keep pushing forward and getting the results.” The win was a significant boost for Leeds, and Ampadu’s performance was a testament to the team’s growing momentum. As the Whites look to build on their recent form, Ampadu’s goal will surely be a confidence booster for the team.
