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Elvedi doesn't need 'extra motivation' to face Man Utd
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After joining in the summer from Borussia Monchengladbach for £8.5m, Nico Elvedi has settled straight into the Leeds starting XI, proving to be a smart buy.
The Switzerland international has featured in every Premier League game this season, helping the Whites to seventh place with nine points.
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Speaking about his transition to English football, the 30-year-old told BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope: "The international games that I had with Switzerland, or in the Champions League or Europa League, have helped me a lot.
"I have played against big players and big teams and I think that's why I can play in the Premier League as well.
Elvedi spent 11 years with German side Monchengladbach, making 364 appearances, and has 77 caps for his country.
The centre-back said he does not need "extra motivation" to face Manchester United on Sunday, adding that his experience of facing Monchengladbach's rivals Cologne will have similarities to the Premier League fixture.
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"It was also a very big rivalry. For the fans it was the most important game of the year and everyone wanted to win that. I think it's similar to this game at the weekend."
Listen to more from Elvedi above or on BBC Sounds here
