Crysencio Summerville must get Leeds United chance after U23 hat-trick
With Raphinha being courted by some of Europe’s biggest clubs, Leeds United might have to start looking for his replacement soon.
Barcelona appears to be the most interested in the Brazilian with his agent, Deco, in Spain to try and fast-forward contract negotiations [UOL Sport].
The 25-year-old is still Jesse Marsch’s leading man in attack and has dazzled Elland Road ever since he arrived from Rennes but with amove looking like it could happen, now is the time to find the next Raphinha.
Eyes might immediately turn to the transfer market with a hefty sum of money likely to arrive from the Catalan giants should he leave but there is a man who could fill the void already plying his trade in the famous white of Leeds.
Taking the Under-23s by storm right now is 20-year-old Dutch youth international Crysencio Summerville who added another three goals to his season’s tally last night in a 4-0 win against Crystal Palace.
“For me, Cry is a pleasure to work with. He works hard defensively,” manager Mark Taylor said to LUTV after Summerville’s stunning display. “And then, his ability going forward is sensational. He just needs to keep doing that, keep performing.
“He’ll get his opportunities in our first team I’m sure. As you’ve seen tonight, he’s such a danger, such a threat, an outlet for us. But he doesn’t stop there. He gets back, he gets into position. He took on board a lot.”
He already has a handful of senior games for the club under his belt but he is itching for a more regular role in the club and this might be his chance.
With Raphinha on the way out, maybe Marsch could play both in upcoming games to provide all the width to the side so Summerville can learn from the main man.
In other Leeds United news, it wasn’t all good news in the Under-23s last night as this first-team regular lasted just 38 minutes.