Supporters of Leeds United have been reacting to an update on Jean-Kevin Augustin that was recently relayed to social media.
On Thursday, BBC broadcaster Adam Pope relayed an update on the French striker which had come from the club’s manager, Marcelo Bielsa.
As stated in Pope’s post, the 23-year-old loanee’s progress ‘continues to be monitored’.
The tweet went on to state that Bielsa explained a decision will be taken over whether he will feature again this season ‘once he has been evaluated’.
Augustin suffered a setback following the return to full training after he struggled with a hamstring problem prior to the break in play, and it is still unclear if his loan will be extended beyond the end of this month (per Leeds Live).
However, following the update from the BBC journalist, lots of Leeds supporters aired their responses.
Jean-Kevin Augustin’s progress continues to be monitored. Bielsa says they will take a decision on whether he will feature this season once he has been evaluated. #lufc
— Adam Pope (@apopey) June 25, 2020
It’s all about wriggling out of the ‘obligation’ to buy him. Perhaps he had a minimum number of appearances to make for the clause to kick-in, and we are trying to cover all our options until we have to make a call one way or the other.
— No Filters (@NoFilters56) June 25, 2020
That’s one expensive evaluation!!
— WJ (@jessop_william) June 25, 2020
Since the striker arrived at the club during the January transfer window (per BBC), he has neither scored nor assisted in three Championship appearances (per WhoScored).
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This season?! Another January waste. Injured or not, we took a gamble and it’s backfired.
— Chris Hall (@ChrisHall841) June 25, 2020
Shame “The Evaluation” was not done in January ?
— Andy LUFC (@AndrewRichardG5) June 25, 2020
Not only has the striker not scored or assisted, but his performances have also been poor, as he has earned an average rating of 5.96/10.
The average rating has made the Frenchman the joint-second-worst performer to feature for the Whites in the league this season.
Soooo not injured…. sounds like a bad egg if so and can’t get fit in 9 weeks????
— GS (@bigbadg123) June 25, 2020
If this boy doesn’t kick a ball for what’s left of the season, the club should find every loop hole in that deal to try & get out of signing him. Promotion or not.
— Jase (@Jase0909) June 25, 2020
As can be seen in these responses from Leeds supporters, many are keen for the club to not make Augustin’s loan stay a permanent one.