So many Leeds United fans were left in awe of Alfie McCalmont for his pass leading to Jordan Stevens’ goal against Wigan Athletic’s Under 23s on Monday.
Stevens doubled the Whites lead 20 minutes into the second-half when he connected with McCalmont’s perfectly weighted through ball, delivered on the reverse between the hosts’ left and centre-back to leave his teammate with the simple task of rolling the ball under Daniel Gyollai.
Ryan Edmondson had opened the scoring six minutes earlier with McCalmont again involved in the action, as he stole possession deep in the Wigan half to leave our youth striker bearing down on goal.
McCalmont could have seen his efforts lead to a third strike moments later, as well, as the 5-cap Northern Ireland U21 international played another perfect pass to Edmondson who teed up Liam McCarron, but the winger could not beat Gyollai.
McCalmont made his senior Leeds debut in the Carabao Cup against Salford City in August and featured against Stoke City in the Second Round, but is yet to play in the Championship after being an unused substitute on three occasions.
Should Bielsa include McCalmont in his squad more often?
Yes, absolutely
Only on the bench
No, he isn't ready yet
Our emerging wonderkid may not have to wait much longer for more first-team minutes with play like his against Wigan’s U23s, which supporters have suggested carried echoes of Pablo Hernandez.
One fan even claimed he is learning from Brighton loanee Ben White, who played a delightful pass to Patrick Bamford at the weekend as we beat Luton Town.
Here are some of the messages shared…
What a pass take a bow son #LUFC ????????????????????????????
— andrewpitt (@andypitt60) November 25, 2019
What’s it all about Alfie ! Pure class ! MOT #Gibraltarwhite
— Mark P Makey (@markpmakey) November 25, 2019
Lovely ball, he’s learning off Ben White
— Steve Kershaw (@SteveKershaw9) November 25, 2019
That pass was perfect. Looks a propect. #lufc
— Jonathan (@Leedsjohnlufc) November 25, 2019
@craigel_bagel10 can tell he’s been training with Pablo ????????
— Lewis McHale (@LewisMcHale90) November 26, 2019
What a ball through
— John R (@john606sc) November 25, 2019
That’s x rated. Should be shown after 10pm…
— Herbie Jassi (@herbie1178) November 25, 2019
What a pass, some goal that! ????
— RyanC ????Vote Labour ???? (@RazzaC91) November 25, 2019
Alfie Saiz. #lufc
— Tommy (@tommy_lufc) November 25, 2019
That’s filthy
— Funky Rabbit (@funkyrabbit) November 25, 2019
Some ball that! ????????????????????
— WhiteHeart (@stevebandit) November 25, 2019