Fans of Leeds United have been reacting to a post on Twitter, in which BBC reporter Adam Pope relayed team news ahead of the club’s clash with Everton this weekend.
According to Pope, who was relaying Carlo Ancelotti’s comments, Everton will be missing Seamus Coleman and Lucas Digne for their Premier League clash with Leeds on Saturday, however, Jonjoe Kenny and Niels Nkonkou are ‘ready to step in’ for the two absentees.
So, what did these Leeds United fans have to say in reaction to Everton’s team news ahead of their fixture this weekend?
Oh baby https://t.co/6ww1JYtDBL
— Cm (@cm_conorr) November 27, 2020
https://twitter.com/DAVIDLUFC_/status/1332320844815724546
https://t.co/2iD7x9WjyO pic.twitter.com/eY0FgQEL0Z
— Podcast: Lad To Leeds Breakfast (@LadToLeeds) November 27, 2020
It would appear that the fact Coleman and Digne will be missing for Everton has delighted these Leeds fans, and considering that according to WhoScored, Digne has been Ancelotti’s fourth-best player in the Premier League so far this season, while Coleman has been the Italian’s sixth-best player, it is not difficult to see why.
Both full backs out….our strength on the wings ?
— Dave Milford (@dave_milford) November 27, 2020
The long-awaited “Adam Pope derby”.
You’re Leeds through and through now though, aren’t you Adam?— Gareth Everson (@garetheverson) November 27, 2020
Won’t ask what result you’re hoping for this week Adam! ?
— Ranky Stagno (@RankyStagno) November 27, 2020
All in all, it would appear as if the vast majority of these Leeds fans are over the moon to hear that both Coleman and Digne will be unavailable for selection at the weekend, with some stating their belief that Leeds’ strength on the wings could see the Whites punish Everton in their full-back positions.
It remains to be seen whether that excitement and confidence become justified following this weekend’s match.