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Gabriel Gudmundsson has been a key player for Leeds since their return to the Premier League.<\/strong><\/p>\n Leeds have a whole host of players away on international duty<\/a> throughout the October break, and Gudmundsson is one of them.<\/p>\n Since making the move to Elland Road, Gudmundsson has been immense for Leeds<\/a>, and he has adapted to the English top flight better than anyone could have imagined.<\/p>\n Daniel Farke is clearly a fan of his new left-back, but after what happened on Friday, he will surely have mixed emotions.<\/p>\n Gudmundsson featured in Sweden\u2019s 2-0 defeat to Switzerland<\/a> on Friday, alongside several other Premier League stars.<\/p>\n However, the Leeds defender, who has played consistently on the left of a back four at Elland Road, featured as one of three centre-backs for his country.<\/p>\n Former Watford star Ken Sema was deployed as a left wing-back, which is by far Gudmundsson\u2019s most favoured position.<\/p>\n While Farke will be delighted that Gudmundsson fared well against a strong Switzerland side<\/a>, he will be somewhat frustrated at the fact that he was played, once again, out of his best position.<\/p>\n However, for all parties, the best thing is that he finished the game unscathed, and fans will be hoping for a similar outcome when Sweden face Kosovo on Monday night.<\/p>\n How did Gabriel Gudmundsson fare for Sweden?<\/p>\n Driving forward with the ball has been one of the biggest assets Gudmundsson<\/a> has shown for Leeds this season, though his ability to do that as part of a back three was restricted for Sweden.<\/p>\n Via FotMob<\/a>, the 26-year-old didn\u2019t even attempt a dribble in the game, but his passing stats were impressive.<\/p>\n The Leeds<\/a> defender attempted 65 passes in the game, completing 55 of them, with an 85 per cent accuracy.<\/p>\n He won all but one of his four aerial duels against Switzerland, while making two tackles, five clearances and one goal-line clearance.<\/p>\n It was an impressive display at centre-back, but it\u2019s hard to see him being given the chance to play there in the Premier League.<\/p>\n Enjoyed this article?<\/strong> Stay connected with all the latest news, updates, and behind-the-scenes content by following us on our new Instagram account \u2013 <\/a>@motleedsnews<\/a><\/p>\n ![\"Daniel](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Daniel-Farke-2-1024x683.jpg\")
Credit: ImagoGabriel Gudmundsson impresses in unfamiliar position<\/p>\n![\"Gabriel](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imago1064754270-1024x683.jpg\")
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