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“Positive signs”, “Will need to adjust” – These Leeds fans react to assessment of 5 ft 9 man

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A few Leeds United fans have been reacting on social media after FocusOnLeeds shared an assessment of Jean-Kevin Augustin’s first appearances since his January transfer.

Augustin moved to Elland Road toward the end of the winter market, with Director of Football Victor Orta agreeing a €2million (£1.6m) package with RB Leipzig that features a €21m (£17.4m) obligation to buy dependent on promotion.

The French forward is yet to directly contribute to our bid for Premier League football, though, as boss Marcelo Bielsa has only been able to call on the 22-year-old to make three Championship outings.

All of Augustin’s appearances thus far have come from the bench totalling 48 minutes of football, in which he did not score or assist a single goal.

But FocusOnLeeds have noted that Augustin has displayed moments in those minutes to suggest he ‘will be a hit’ in West Yorkshire, as the Paris Saint-Germain product has shown ‘very good’ pieces of movement.

Should Augustin start vs Reading on Saturday?

Yes, absolutely

Yes, absolutely

No, from the bench

No, from the bench

During his debut against Nottingham Forest, Augustin was willing to come short to receive the ball in space before playing it on to Helder Costa, and opted to wait on the edge of the box rather than rush into a crowded penalty area.

Next time out against Brentford, Augustin found himself between the host’s right-back and centre-half on the edge of the area and was in the ideal position to receive a better cross.

His movement on the edge of the area remained prevalent against Bristol City last weekend, when the 5 ft 9 forward used his runs to good effect to open space for himself and for his teammates.

Here are some of the messages shared as fans reacted to FocusOnLeeds’ assessment of Augustin, focusing on the Frenchman’s movement during his first appearances for the club…

In other Leeds United news, a former Championship player has been left in awe of an ‘outstanding’ Whites talent.

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