Leeds United are flying high at the top of the Championship, returning to the summit of the table after beating Wigan 2-1 at the weekend.
While the signs around Elland Road are positive, there is still plenty of work to be done and there are members of Marcelo Bielsa’s squad who need to up their game in the coming months or risk being ousted indefinitely from the first-team.
One of those players is Samuel Saiz, who has made 15 appearances for Leeds this season but is yet to find the back of the net or register an assist – and he earned criticism on social media after a poor display for the U23 side.
Leeds’ second-team named a strong side for the clash with Crewe Alexandra but it was an afternoon to forget as the Peacocks suffered a 3-0 defeat, with Saiz singled out for his poor performance.
We have gathered some of the best reactions below.
How on earth is this Leeds United U23 team with the likes of Saiz, Roberts, Blackman, Harrison, Baker and Shaughnessy losing 3-0 to Crewe Alexandra 😲
— James Hollingworth (@JimmyHol84) November 5, 2018
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Saiz and Roberts looked like they didn’t want to be there. Can’t see how Saiz gets back in the first team now. 3-0 😂
— Tommy Ellam (@Ellam9) November 5, 2018
Saiz needs to get up to speed if he has any chance of displacing Forshaw atm!
— Tony Goodwin (@TonyGoo51910248) November 5, 2018
Problem with the press is that if a couple of the lads aren't up for it they can just play through us. Baker started well but has made a few big errors and isn't using the ball well enough, Saiz doesn't look bothered, Shaughnessy I don't want near the first team as a CB.
— Mark Thompson (@SkyNewsThompson) November 5, 2018
Don’t want to loose him he is a good player just need some time for himself and a bielsa magic to be him again.
— Joseph Spiteri (@leedsjoespiteri) November 5, 2018
Saiz gotta fight for a starting place in first team. Gotta produce in U23 like all others.
— Andy from Leeds (@leedswhiterose) November 5, 2018
Slightly concerned about Saiz at the moment. One to watch, but think he’ll struggle to get back into the first 11
— (@LUFC_69ers) November 5, 2018