Leeds United: Junior Firpo sends Ethan Ampadu one-word message after Wales milestone
Leeds United ace Junior Firpo has sent a one-word message to his Elland Road teammate Ethan Ampadu.
It comes after the latter made his 50th Wales cap, having played in his nation’s 4-1 win over Finland on Thursday (21 March).
The victory has secured a Euro 2024 play-off final place, with Wales taking on Poland on Tuesday (26 March) for a place at the tournament this summer.
Taking to Instagram to celebrate, Ampadu posted: “Strong performance last night but job’s not finished. Let’s roll on Tuesday. A massive honour to have earned my 50th cap last night. Thank you to everyone, I appreciate all the messages.”
Among those sending messages of congratulations to Ampadu was his Whites teammate Firpo, who wrote: “Player.”
Leeds United star Ethan Ampadu looking to clinch Euro 2024 spot
While many Leeds players are getting a break from action due to international matches, Ampadu is currently being kept very busy.
The Whites ace played the entire 90 minutes as Wales eased past Finland in their play-off semi-final match in Cardiff.
And he looks certain to play another significant role in the final against Poland, with the Cardiff City Stadium once again the venue.
Wales have certainly overachieved on the big stage in recent international tournaments, with Ampadu now surely desperate to reach the finals in Germany this summer.
He isn’t, of course, the only Elland Road ace in Rob Page’s side, with Joe Rodon, Connor Roberts and Dan James all included in the latest Wales squad.
Like left-back Firpo, manager Daniel Farke will certainly be keeping an eye on his internationals in the current break, primarily with the hope that they do not get injured ahead of a key period in the tense Championship title race.
In other Leeds United news, Wilfried Gnonto will be fuming after an official announcement was made recently.
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