Leeds returned to winning ways against West Brom on Tuesday and some fans pointed to the performance of Jamie Shackleton as a key factor which led to victory.
Many supporters were concerned by the fact that both Pablo Hernandez and Adam Forshaw would miss the game through injury, but their absence was negligible thanks to the youngster’s performance.
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It is a quick turnaround in fan opinion of the midfielder, as they had criticised his display against Charlton just days before, so the fact he had to go off through injury is a disappointing development for player and fans alike.
The 19-year-old was playing in only his sixth match of the season last night but Marcelo Bielsa didn’t want to take him off, which indicates that he could be the first back-up choice should regular midfielders like Forshaw, Kalvin Phillips or Mateusz Klich pick up injuries.
His contribution was telling for many fans, who feel the Baggies began to get more of a foothold in the game when he went off, which highlights the impact he had in covering and limiting the opposition’s threat.
Below are some of the reactions praising the performance of the Leeds academy graduate.
