In the 36th round of the Premier League, played on May 11 local time, Leeds United, currently 16th, faced 17th-placed Tottenham Hotspur. Tanaka Ao was handed a starting role for the first time in 16 league matches. However, local media were less than impressed with his performance, delivering a critical review. They noted that “occasionally, a lack of power was evident” and added that “there were moments that made you question whether he can truly cut it at the top level.” Despite the team securing their Premier League survival, Tanaka’s display drew mixed opinions from the press. {IMAGE_1}
