Rather than look in any way overawed, the Whites took the game to their top-flight opponents and deserved to take the tie to extra-time, at the very least. To lose by the odd goal in the 90th minute is an acceptable outcome, when promotion priority, Daniel Farke’s five changes and the level of the opposition are taken into account. Here’s the YEP take.
What a time and what a place in which to score not only your first ever senior goal, but your second too. The first was a fine finish, the second was a really cool header. Both showed the instincts of a poacher. His overall performance was very lively, too. He caused problems, he annoyed defenders, he evidently really enjoyed himself. A promising young talent.
Another youngster who did not look out of place at all. There were times in the game, second half especially, when he could have been playing in the park with his mates. He was gliding past opponents on the edge of his box and out on the touchline, taking on responsibility as Leeds built attacks, and then winning it back expertly as Chelsea tried to break. He’s 17.
