I said there was a lot to come from him, and it looks like he’s really managed to take that advice on board.
Jack Harrison has come under a lot of scrutiny about his displays this season, however, after scoring the winner against Reading on Tuesday night, that scrutiny has turned into praise, and the majority of it comes off the back of one quite remarkable statistic.
@MarshyLeeds pulled up these numbers that show how much the 23-year-old has developed since his time with Marcelo Bielsa, noting that his numbers from this year are on course to far surpass the numbers that he was putting up during the last campaign.
🌟 Jack Harrison appreciation tweet…. 🌟
2019/20:
Games 21
Goals 6
Assists 4
(Directly involved in a goal every 146.4 mins)2018/19:
Games 39
Goals 4
Assists 3
(Directly involved in a goal every 383.5 mins)Making huge strides this season and adding end product to his game pic.twitter.com/DxotsUTmUB
— James Marshment (@marshyleeds) November 27, 2019
Now whilst it’s expected that things would get better for Harrison as he’s gotten more and more used to Bielsa’s style, the fact the numbers are so much better than last year really does say something. However, there were a number of fans who still think there’s a lot more to come from him.
Just can’t beat a man or cross a ball to save his life. But I will take this at the moment
— Mark talbot (@Marktalbot20) November 27, 2019
What are the stats on his crossing? That’s the area he needs to improve.
— Anorak (@simoanorak) November 27, 2019
Great improvement but still frustrates the hell out me. With our formation the ‘wingers’ should be getting into double figures. Let’s hope at the end of the season this is the case.
— James E. Malloch (@jamesmalloch) November 27, 2019
Knew he had it in him still frustrating at times but finally seeing an end product
— Barney © (@BarneyStuart21) November 27, 2019
Can’t knock the stats but imagine if his cross/pass completion rate was better….He’d be at Man City….oh wait a minute 🤔
— Charlie (@Charlie2468MWAY) November 27, 2019
If he stops running down cul de sacs he will get more
— Ben (@Ben32563376) November 27, 2019
Is Harrison Worth £20million Now?
Of Anyone's Money
No Chance
And it should be pointed out that it’s actually four goals and four assists, which is still better than the whole of last year, even if the maths is a little bit off.