Luis Sinisterra is one of the new players that the Premier League will have for the 2022-2023 tournament. An injury during the preseason could delay his debut as a starter at Leeds United.
The Dutch league fell short for his present. The attacking influence he had with Feyenoord gave him an important place in this transfer market. His new team paid 25 million euros that placed him in the top 10 most expensive signings in English football.
His goals are worth it. He scored 12 in 30 matches in the Dutch championship. Six more in 12 matches for the Conference League in which he was a finalist. A reward for his patience in recovering from a torn right knee ligament.
Leeds brought him in due to Raphinha's departure to Barcelona. The Brazilian was a key player for Marcelo Bielsa in their return to the top division. The Argentine coach's tactics were evident in his growth as a left winger.
Sinisterra will play in the same position. Fast, skillful, and with areas to improve in order to reach the physical power required in the Premier League.
"He is a very good player, very strong. What surprised me about him is how good he is in aerial play, he is very good at heading the ball," said captain Liam Cooper.
The last tournament was a torture. They avoided relegation until the last match and lost Marcelo Bielsa along the way. They have confidence in the abilities of the 23-year-old Valle del Cauca native to compete higher up the table.
"He will be very important for us, he is a great footballer and I hope we can play together soon," Cooper added.
A physical discomfort in the hamstring during the preseason in Australia complicates his initial debut on Saturday, August 6th at Ellan Road against Wolverhampton. He could start from the bench.
Liam Cooper described Luis Sinisterra as a great footballer for Leeds
The captain values the arrival of the Colombian to reinforce the attack this season in the Premier League.