Many Leeds United flocked to social media during the club’s Premier League clash with West Ham United at Elland Road on Friday night to criticise Mateusz Klich.
The Polish international midfielder was a starter for Marcelo Bielsa’s side, in the heart of midfield and scored the Whites’ only goal of the game, from the penalty spot, at the second time of asking.
Initially, he saw his penalty saved by his compatriot Lukasz Fabianski but after the VAR reviewed the spot-kick, they adjudged the goalkeeper to have stepped forward off of his goal line and it was ordered to be retaken. Despite the player scoring, his performance doesn’t appear to have gone down well with sections of the club’s support.
What did these Leeds United fans have to say about Mateusz Klich’s display?
For me klich has been poor tonight.
— Andy Rico! LUFC (@Rico4291) December 11, 2020
Klich is shocking and has been most of the season. His passing and vision are poor, as is his decision making. And his shooting, well, can’t believe he takes penalties.
— Andy Copley (@CopleyAndy) December 11, 2020
Klich looks knackered
— EL LOCO (@L_U_F_C1920) December 11, 2020
Klich has been such a passenger tonight. Just doesn’t look himself #lufc
— Adam Room (@AdamRoom17) December 11, 2020
I really really really don’t want to admit this but klich hasn’t been himself the past few games #lufc
— Mitchell Gibson (@MitchellGLUFC) December 11, 2020
Klich is having a shocker. First half he wasn’t even attempting to track runs.
— Alex Metcalf (@AlexMetcalfLUFC) December 11, 2020
Were you disappointed by Mateusz Klich's performance?
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Klich looks jaded – struggling to get back #leeds #lufc
— Robert Giles (@Rob_E_Giles) December 11, 2020
Are we ready for a Klich discussion on here or is he immune from criticism because of being a fan favourite??!
Alioksi too, good for a laugh off field but we need better performances on!#lufc
— AFootballInAYorkshireRose (@Razza_MOT) December 11, 2020
It’s clear from the above responses that this sample of the Elland Road faithful were left unimpressed by what they saw of the 30-year-old on the night. According to WhoScored, going into this game his average performance rating in the Premier League stood at a solid 6.83/10, which, in our view suggests the player just had an off night.