JUST IN:Leeds United man reignites selection debate among fans as viral clip sparks international envy

November 20, 2024 admin LEEDS UNITED 0

Leeds united striker Mateo Joseph netted his sixth goal in seven appearances for Spain’s Under-21 side during November’s international break. November’s international break.
The young forward struck Spain‘s second in a 2-1 friendly win over Denmark U21 in Albacete on Tuesday evening, improving on an already-impressive tally for the national side beneath Luis de la Fuente’s European champions.

Joseph’s goal was seen by tens of thousands of suspected Leeds fans as a clip of the strike, shared by Spain’s national football team account on Twitter/X, went viral.

Similar to most of his goals for the U21s and Leeds this season, Joseph’s finish came within the six-yard box, taking receipt of the ball on the turn after buying himself space by shoving the defender out of the way. His blind-side run allowed him to creep up on his Danish opponent, take one touch to control, spin and finish in one smooth motion.

Leeds fans on social media responded to the clip, suggesting United’s service to the frontman had not yet been sufficient to ultimately get the best out of the youngster.

One Leeds supporter chimed in saying: “Look at what service does”, whilst another added, ‘We need to keep the faith’.

@RhLUFC96 said: “Put him in a system that gives him chances in the box and he bags for fun”

@BinksLeeds agreed: “Mad what happens when you give the kid the ball in the 6 yard box.”

@RyanThomasMMA was another who concurred: “Exactly the kind of areas we don’t give him the ball enough in. Get him the ball frequently around this area & he’ll do something with it. It’s simple stuff.”

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