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But since those links with Leeds and the end of the window, Ljubicic has not been his best. The versatile star has failed to score and laid on just one assist in six games, missing five through injury and illness.
This is in the second tier of German football, which Leeds proved is far below the standard of England’s second level with easy wins over Schalke and Hannover during pre-season. Leeds dodged a bullet.
Ao Tanaka has been a revelation, better than Dejan Ljubicic
Instead of Ljubicic, Leeds moved for Japan star Tanaka. It comes after having a hand in 12 goals for Koln’s second-tier rivals Dusseldorf last season, though Tanaka has been asked to play a defensive role at Leeds.
Injuries have made it necessary. Daniel Farke has said he tried to sign Tanaka a year earlier and it is easy to see why, with Tanaka already becoming a fan favourite during his eight Championship stats for Leeds.
Buying Tanaka for £3.4m is a much better buy than spending more than double that on Ljubicic. He might not have scored or assisted yet, but Leeds missing out on Ljubicic was a blessing in disguise.
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