Many Leeds United fans have been heaping praise on youngster Ian Poveda following his recent comments about his experience at the club.
The 20-year-old played 13 minutes against Cardiff City during his side’s 2-0 defeat in South Wales, in what was his debut appearance for the Whites.
Sunday’s defeat meant that Leeds slipped off the top of the Championship table on goal difference to West Bromwich Albion, with a colossal game coming up against third-placed Fulham on Saturday.
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Speaking to the club’s official website, Poveda said that watching the team play motivates him to work harder to be a part of it, adding that he was grateful to get a run-out against the Bluebirds last weekend.
The Spanish youngster put pen to paper on a four-and-a-half-year deal at Elland Road for an undisclosed fee back in January from Manchester City.
With this in mind, supporters were keen to see more of Poveda and made their feelings clear on social media. One fan said
He has got to play some games now 💛💙💛
— David Kenyon (@DavidKe46278964) June 23, 2020
He looked pretty good on Sunday 👍🏻xx
— Karen Thornton (@Kazthorn) June 23, 2020
Looking forward to seeing more of this lad, showed signs of promise in the short time he was on pitch Sunday.
— Ryan (@AnotherLUFCFan) June 23, 2020
Glad he is getting a go looks a good little player
— MFR💙💛 (@MikeLUFC1919) June 23, 2020
Looked good on Sunday but i think he would be good centrally in a play making role maybe..MOT.
— Gavi1981 (@Gavi19811) June 23, 2020
Loved this interview, young lad showing great passion and attitude, committed to the club and the manager. Did fantastic on his debut, really excited about him being at Leeds!!
— Gurj Sagoo (@judgeaknee) June 23, 2020