Ao Tanaka's fancy footwork helped Leeds United take the initiative in their Cup quarter-final against West Ham. Tanaka has been in fine form this season, scoring crucial goals in crucial games. The Japanese midfielder has a keen eye for vision and possesses the technical ability to execute intricate passing sequences. Tanaka has been a key player for Leeds in the Cup, scoring in the previous round against a strong Manchester City side. A strong performance in the Cup could help to boost Leeds' confidence and morale, which has been struggling in the league.