Leeds United: Lee Dixon blown away by ‘outstanding’ Archie Gray in £200m verdict v Chelsea
Leeds United gem Archie Gray was “absolutely brilliant” during the Whites’ FA Cup defeat to Chelsea against £200million worth of midfielders, according to Lee Dixon.
Daniel Farke’s side crashed out of the FA Cup in the fifth round with a 3-2 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday (28 February) despite an impressive brace from Leeds youngster Mateo Joseph.
Despite the disappointing result for the Whites, ITV pundit Dixon was blown away by the “outstanding” display from 17-year-old Gray as he dominated the midfield against both Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo.
Speaking on ITV 4 on Wednesday (28 February, 21:23) he said: “I’m going to give it to Archie Gray. I think his performance matured in midfield. Absolutely brilliant playing against £200m worth of midfield players and I think he’s been outstanding with his ball control and his delivery.
“Even though he looks like he’s going to be on the losing side, I’m going to give it to Archie Gray.”
Will Archie Gray leave Leeds United this summer?
Archie Gray’s immense ability and potential have become one of the worst-kept secrets in football as the 17-year-old keeps showing just how impressive he can be week in and week out, no matter his opponent.
The teenager didn’t look out of place against £200million worth of midfielders on Wednesday night as he repeatedly drove Leeds United up the field and made several important defensive interventions to keep the Whites in the tie.
While supporters and pundits will be delighted by Gray’s display, it won’t have gone unnoticed by other teams in the footballing pyramid and Farke may face a battle to keep the 17-year-old at Elland Road beyond the end of the season.
Hopefully, Leeds will be able to dangle the character of consistent Premier League football to keep Gray tied down at Elland Road. Promotion to the top flight could offer a real incentive for the teenager to remain with the Whites.
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