Ian Poveda blunder spotted before Leeds United win v Plymouth
Ian Poveda was spotted amongst the substitutes on the Leeds United teamsheet before their 4-1 win over Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday 6 February.
The 23-year-old completed his loan move to Sheffield Wednesday during the January transfer window, leaving Elland Road until the end of the season when his contract expires.
It appeared that someone at the club, however, did not receive the memo as Adam Pope posted an image of the Whites’ teamsheet via X on Tuesday (6 February) ahead of the FA Cup clash with Plymouth.
Leeds United blunder
Poveda’s Leeds career has been slightly disappointing since he arrived from Manchester City in January 2020. Having made only 30 appearances over four years, there was little chance now of him getting any substantial game time.
Crysencio Summerville has been electric on the left flank, while Dan James looks rejuvenated under Daniel Farke. The options of Wilfried Gnonto and Jaidon Anthony have pushed the Colombian even further down the pecking order.
And funnily enough, Poveda was mistakenly named as the number 10 on the substitutes list ahead of Summerville, who has been one of Farke’s most important players at Elland Road this season, boasting 13 goals and eight assists in all competitions so far.
After a tightly fought affair between the two sides in the Fourth Round of the competition, with Wilfried Gnonto’s opener cancelled out by Brendan Galloway, it took only a matter of moments for Summerville to make an impact.
Having come on as a substitute in injury time, the Dutchman curled a beautiful effort seven minutes into extra time and poked Leeds ahead in the tie.
It proved to be a vital turning point in the FA Cup replay at Home Park. The goalscorer turned provider for Leeds’ third, assisting Georginio Rutter before a Ryan Hardie own goal sealed the 4-1 victory.
In other Leeds United news, according to Phil Hay a 2023 signing has still shown no signs of a breakthrough at the club.
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