‘Better than Struijk’: Leeds fans want ‘outstanding’ teen to make debut vs Burnley
At least one Leeds United defender played well this week.
And, with Liam Cooper joining Diego Llorente and Robin Koch on the treatment table during the latter stages of the 6-2 humbling at Old Trafford, young Charlie Cresswell could hardly have picked a better time to produce a performance as good as this.
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You would expect a forward or an attacking midfielder to dominate the headlines during a 7-1 win – understandably so.
But while Sam Greenwood, Joe Gelhardt and 35-year-old Pablo Hernandez dazzled as Leeds battered Fulham U23s 7-1 on Monday, Cresswell was the name on many Leeds fans’ lips at full-time.
Date published: Monday 21st December 2020 8:36 - Matthew Briggs
Manchester United have made a formal enquiry for Christian Eriksen, while Jurgen Klopp has blocked the loan exit of one of his players, all in the papers.
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The former Spurs star has struggled in his time at Inter after leaving last January. he has fallen firmly out of favour with Antonio Conte and is expected to leave next month.
Indeed, Inter CEO Beppe Marotta recently admitted that the transfer, even though it was a “bargain”,
Marcelo Bielsa talks up two Leeds teenagers, thinks they can play together
Whilst Leeds made headlines with signings like Robin Koch, Diego Llorente, Raphinha and Rodrigo Moreno, they also placed a strong emphasis on young recruits too.
Cody Drameh, Charlie Allen and Crysencio Summerville all arrived to bolster Leeds’ development ranks, but there were two particularly exciting additions.
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Wigan attacker Joe Gelhardt made the move to Elland Road after the Latics suffered a financial meltdown, whilst Leeds also pounced to add striker Sam Greenwood from Arsenal.
Greenwood as made a fine start to life with Leeds, bagging six goals in his first seven Premier League 2 games, whilst Gelhardt has four goals and one assist in eight Premier League 2 outings.
Marcelo Bielsa has raved about Under-23 duo Sam Greenwood and Joe Gelhardt in his pre-Newcastle United press conference – as per Leeds Live – when asked about the two Leeds United youngsters, praising the duo’s versatility.
Leeds have picked up just won win in their last six Premier League matches – and four points from a possible 18. But that is a stark contrast to the club’s Under-23 side, who sit top of Premier League 2’s second division, in their first season at that level.
Gelhardt, a summer addition from Wigan and Greenwood, who joined the club from Arsenal – costing a combined £4million – have certainly caught the eye in the reserves. Between them, they have 10 goals in 16 Premier League 2 appearances.
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