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Bristol City have signed New Zealand goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic on a short term deal to address their current crisis between the sticks. The Robins’ other shot-stoppers – Niki Maenpaa and Frank Fielding – are both currently sidelined.
Leeds United ought to be licking their lips at the prospect of facing the 27-year-old Kiwi, who has never played in English football before, on Saturday.
Marcelo Bielsa’s side head into this weekend’s clash full of confidence and in fine form, having emphatically rediscovered their goalscoring touch against West Brom at Elland Road last time out.
However, the Whites would do well not to underestimate Marinovic. The glovesman has racked up 24 international caps and was a regular starter for Vancouver Whitecaps in the most recent MLS campaign. What’s more, he’ll also be desperate to impress on his first appearance in front of the Ashton Gate Stadium faithful.
Following the announcement of the signing, plenty of Leeds fans took to Twitter to give their reactions…
