Many Leeds United fans were thrilled after Tyler Roberts scored his first goal of the season.
Roberts has played six games for Leeds so far, although five have come as substitute appearances, but his goal on Saturday was his first this season.
The 20-year-old has also played seven games for Wales, four times in the UEFA Nations League B and twice in the European Championship, with one appearance coming in an International Friendly, as per WhoScored.
“TYLER ROBERTS! Cracking finish!” pic.twitter.com/FYiIKrgugW
— Leeds United (@LUFC) November 3, 2019
Needs to be starting every game, he runs so direct & causes no end of issues for the opposition. Good lad.
— Tony LUFC (@Tonylufc28) November 3, 2019
Type of finishing we’ve been crying out for.
— Neil Brook (@Neil_A_Brook) November 3, 2019
Deserved it was class yesterday
— Rich Hird (@richvalhird) November 3, 2019
Roberts has played a total of 197 minutes in the Championship this season, however, the 20-year-old has an alright WhoScored average rating of 6.42/10.
You could be our saviour tyler
— Fletch. Lufc. ALAW (@Davefle43086532) November 3, 2019
He’s got a foot like a putting iron!
— Richard Meal (@RichardMeal) November 3, 2019
Calm, cool, decisive, accurate, precise
One of the best performances yesterday! He’s really@coming into his own!
— James (@jim_hdwk) November 3, 2019
What Do We Think?
It’s good to see a young player getting game time in big matches, but most importantly it is about taking these opportunities, which luckily for Roberts, he did.
Having already played for his senior national side, it’s clear that Marcelo Bielsa is not the only person who can see potential in the Welshman. However, it’s important that the 20-year-old continues to wait for his chances, and isn’t rushed into the starting XI before he’s fully ready, despite some of the Elland Road faithfully clearly believing he should be.