There’s nothing quite like the pride and satisfaction of seeing a player from the youth team step up to the first team and make an impact. Something that Leeds United fans hope Marcelo Bielsa calls on as soon as possible after a poor start to the season.
Leeds currently sit 15th in the table, just five points above the drop zone. Potentially suffering from the dreaded ‘second season curse’ the Yorkshire club will be hoping their fortune changes.
The answers could lie in the under 23s. Despite falling to another defeat, this time at the hands of Leicester City three goals to one. There was a shining light for Leeds, as Joe Gelhardt finished smartly after a one-two with Sam Greenwood.
Is Joe Gelhardt Leeds' best youngster?
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What the Leeds fans said about Gelhardt
“GET GELHARDT STARTING IN THE FIRST TEAM!” @Danny39098934
“He’s so composed in one-on-one situations, exactly what the first team has been missing for weeks.” @coopslaayd
“He’s brilliant in that final third, well… He’s brilliant everywhere.” @KING_GELHARDT
“Meanwhile Roberts does nothing for the first team.” @bobski1989
“Start Gelhardt in the Prem, he’s class.” @chunkylover2002
“That finish is class.” @robhlufc
“What does he need to do” @RobertBenn57
“Beautiful !!” @jamesivory9
“Should be starting in first team” @danieljamesros2
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Clearly an exciting prospect, he has bagged seven times in his nine Premier League Two appearances this campaign, laying one other on for his teammates. He has racked up 127 minutes in the Premier League over three outings, providing one assist despite not being able to score (via TransferMarkt).
Promoting a youth player could be the difference between a good run or not, and while he’ll still be raw, he won’t have any scars so can play without fear.
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