The brilliant NCFC Numbers account on Twitter pulled out this statistic from the match, with Leitner completing 95 passes – more than any player in the Premier League this season.
Twitter: Moritz Leitner’s 95 completed passes against Newcastle on Saturday is:
– The most of any player in a… https://t.co/oIEpug4eMq (@ncfcnumbers)
These Norwich fans reacted to the stat, which was also used by EDP journalist David Freezer…
Wizard!
Twitter: Love this stat #leitner #wizard #ncfc https://t.co/GHz6paRMfJ (@CanariesDU)
Ian has had his say…
Twitter: Mo Leitner is in his element…top stattage right here #ncfc #Farkeball
https://t.co/TtYqXgxwPH (@Ian_M1)
Dean wants people to know it’s not just about Teemu Pukki!
Twitter: @davefreezer Loving the stats, but just hope people remember it’s not all about Pukki, the whole team were solid and played well. (@NCFCDean)
Is Leitner a level above so many other players in the league?
Twitter: Not to be arrogant or anything, but just so everyone knows I was an early champion of Leitner. Level above so many… https://t.co/HPNnymD1L1 (@DevoGeorge)
Is he Norwich’s best player?
Twitter: @N_NCFC Our best player imo (@1979ballboy)
READ NORWICH VERDICT
Moritz Leitner was the difference for Norwich in midfield against Newcastle, alongside Tom Trybull.
The pair worked perfectly together after Trybull and Kenny McLean failed to make their mark at Anfield against Liverpool on the opening day.
Leitner’s ability to constantly be available to collect the ball and shift it on quickly helps Norwich transition from defence to attack quickly, whilst he also helps to dictate the play – holding onto possession if he feels the tempo needs to be slowed down.
