Anton Stach: Why Leeds midfielder is drawing comparisons with Manchester United star man Bruno Fernandes

Anton Stach is an unassuming character in conversation, but if you looked at his Instagram profile you wouldn't assume that to be the case. He's been the face of many social media memes since his arrival at Leeds last summer, poking fun at himself as well as team-mates.

Striking the balance between the "silly and serious side" of football, as the midfielder puts it, is mightily important as Leeds attempt to navigate their eight-game run-in by collecting enough points to remain in the Premier League.

Daniel Farke's side have not won any of their last five league games - their longest winless run this season - and only two of 13 since Christmas. The games in which they have picked up points, though, in draws with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Everton, Stach has been heavily involved.

And it's because of this specialised involvement that the Germany international, speaking on the day he received his first call to the national side for over four years, has drawn comparisons with Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes.

No player has created more chances from set plays in the Premier League this season than Stach's 27, level with Fernandes. The Leeds cause is profiteering in a big way because of it, with a higher share of their league goals scored via set-pieces than any other side (13/37).

Stach is personally responsible for four of those.