Emil Forsberg has been a major part of RB Leipzig's progress this season. - © © imago
Emil Forsberg has been a major part of RB Leipzig's progress this season. - © © imago

#BLMVP Matchday 27 candidate: Emil Forsberg

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He may not have been on the scoresheet but Emil Forsberg once again pulled the strings in RB Leipzig's 3-2 win at Mainz on Matchday 27.

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"I have to score more and assist more," the super Swede said recently, and while he may not have been directly involved in the goals, his movement, passing and leadership all helped the easterners to a crucial win.

Forsberg's touch of quality came at an important time for Leipzig, as they capitalised on Bayern Munich's defeat at Hoffenheim on Tuesday to re-establish a four-point cushion over third in the table.

Will he now race away with the #BLMVP prize? You decide!

Top Facts - Forsberg

    Forsberg's 13 assists this term leave him three clear of Bayern's Thomas Müller in second on the list.The 25-year-old has also scored eight times.

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