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A number of Leeds fans have taken to Twitter to comment on Ian Poveda’s display as the Whites were knocked out of the FA Cup on Sunday.
Marcelo Bielsa’s side capitulated during the second-half to lose 3-0 against Crawley. They had produced some promising football during the first-half, but were punished after the break.
The starting lineup included a number of players who tend to make up the bench most weeks in the Premier League – with Poveda one of those to be promoted.
It was only the winger’s third start for the Whites. And he seemed to be the one player who emerged from the contest with any sort of credit on social media.
Understandably, there was a lot of anger and frustration directed at the performance. And it would probably be fair to say that some did not understand the decision to take Poveda off.
The 20-year-old produced some moments of outrageous skill and made some brilliant runs during the first-half. There was also a sublime nutmeg which created an opening for the visitors.
‘Best on the pitch’
It was not a day that Leeds fans will want to remember by any means. But plenty of fans have suggested that Poveda – who earns £8,800-a-week, – was a shining light on one of the most disappointing afternoons of Bielsa’s tenure.
Here is how some of the fans have reacted to Poveda’s display…
This is the worst I’ve seen us play in years! I’d love to see our pass completion in the final third. We can’t even break down Crawley. Poveda and Costa were doing a miles better job first half.
— Bielsa is God! 🙌🏼🏆 (@DubaiLeeds)
Why take poveda off ffs was the best on the pitch ??????
— chaddy (@AnthonyChadwic7)
A lot being thrown at Bielsa here as well. Fair enough the subs really unbalanced us, but can you honestly say any of the lads who needed to stake a claim today/show themselves did? No amount of coaching can do that.
Poveda, Shacks & Pablo are the only 3 to mind that have.
— Jordy Phillips (@JordyP1993)
Don’t deserve anything from this. Only Poveda and Costa have turned up. Embarrassing performance and probably the first time I’ve been genuinely disappointed in Bielsa
— Pricey (@iampricey)
Ian Poveda is the only one on that pitch who deserves a lift home
— Jimmy (@gingerjamess)
Poveda the only bright spark should’ve taken Costa off 🤷♂️
— Weststand Waccoe (@manilvablanco)
Jesus there isnt one of them who has impressed…thought poveda was our best player in 1st half and bielsa takes him off and leaves costa on
— Brian OConnell (@brianleedsluke)