'Ligue 1 just as physical as Premier League' - Gudmundsson on adapting
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Leeds United's summer signing Gabriel Gudmundsson believes that his four years spent in Ligue 1 prepared him well for his transfer to the Premier League.
Gudmundsson, 26, made the move to Leeds from Lille in July of this year for an undisclosed fee. Since then, the Swedish left back has featured in all six Premier League games for the club, helping Leeds with their impressive start.
Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds about the transition into Premier League football, Gudmundsson said: "You read so much about the Premier League, it's the biggest league in the world. It is, but I had four very good years in France that made me the player I am today.
"I think for me, Ligue 1 is very physical. It's a good league, a better league than many think.
"The Premier League is so big in terms of reputation and also the players here. There's quality in every position. The best players in every league come here.
"Ligue 1 is a great league to develop, but the Premier League is more in the spotlight.
"There is a little bit more quality, but physically there isn't any difference so far. So far, it's been good, we've had a good start and I'm feeling confident."
Gudmundsson also spoke about the pain of his late own goal in Leeds' 1-0 defeat at Fulham and he has been integral in the Whites responding to the loss with four points from games against Wolves and Bournemouth.
"I can't describe really how it hurt," he said. "We played a good game. It's very difficult to play away. In my time I have never been through something like that. I think we played well and deserved at least one point. It was really hurtful. The best thing in football is to have another game. Against Wolverhampton I was very focused. I am in any game but this one especially more."