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Tyler Roberts posts Twitter message on Leeds return from injury

Tyler Roberts made his first return to competitive action on Monday after his injury – and some Leeds United fans on Twitter were delighted to see him back on the pitch.

The attacker played the second-half for the Whites Under-23s side in a goalless away draw with Crystal Palace.

Roberts has been sidelined through injury since the back end of last season and has not been involved with the first-team so far this campaign.

But the 20-year-old stepped up his return by a 45-minute cameo with the youth team and he will now be working his way back to fitness.

He was unable to get on the scoresheet for the Under-23s, but was busy in the second period and heavily involved going forward.

Roberts became an important player in Marcelo Bielsa’s team last season and is a versatile attacker that can play in central or attacking roles.

The Wales international can be a real threat behind the striker with his pace and trickery, so his return to the senior squad will only improve options.

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Roberts expressed his delight on social media after making his initial comeback.

“First minutes and feeling good,”

A selection of Leeds supporters on social media responded to his message and have urged him to hurry back to the first-team, as they feel he’s a crucial player that can help them.

The Welshman is still a young player that has plenty of room to improve, but is already ideal for Bielsa with his immense work-rate and movement in attack.

Here are some Leeds fans on Roberts: