Mateo Joseph slammed for ‘stinking’ Leeds United moment v Burnley
BBC commentator Scott Read was astonished by a “stinking” moment from Mateo Joseph as Leeds United faced Burnley on Saturday (14 September).
The 20-year-old striker had the chance to open the scoring at Elland Road after just 50 seconds, dispossessing Maxime Esteve on the halfway line with just James Trafford to beat.
One-on-one with the Clarets goalkeeper, Joseph was unable to keep his composure and fired wide of the far post, thwarting his chance to give the Whites an early lead and score his second goal of the season.
Speaking live via BBC Radio Lancashire (14 September, 12:35pm), Read said: “A terrible mistake at the back and a huge get out of jail free card for Burnley.
“In theory, they should be 1-0 down. But it’s a stinking finish from Mateo Joseph.”
Mateo Joseph misses chance to open scoring in Leeds United v Burnley
The 20-year-old striker is still learning in front of goal, but he should still be bulging the back of the net.
His miss in the first minute could be hugely important in the match, especially with Luca Koleosho taking advantage of a mistake from Manor Solomon and smashing past Illan Meslier.
With Patrick Bamford still unavailable for Daniel Farke, having been missing from the matchday squad to face Burnley once again, Joseph has become the manager’s main man.
That has been a brilliant decision so far, with the Spaniard notching two assists against Sheffield Wednesday before scoring the opener in the 2-0 win over Hull City.
Despite this, Joseph is likely to make several mistakes throughout the season due to his age and lack of experience, and he cannot be blamed for that.
There were plenty of fans calling for the youngster to take Bamford’s spot in the starting XI last season as the Whites looked to secure promotion to the Premier League, and that extra game time could have been vital.
In other Leeds United news, Daniel Farke will taste transfer regret as footage emerges of what Leeds target did yesterday.
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Daniel Farke could regret Ao Tanaka decision as Leeds United XI confirmed v Burnley
Daniel Farke has missed his opportunity to give new signing Ao Tanaka his debut as Leeds United prepare to face Burnley on Saturday (14 September).
Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev are set to continue as the midfielder partnership, having built a strong connection since last season, though many were expecting another new face in the lineup.
Farke has not been short of compliments for the Japanese international, especially after his “near-perfect” cameo against China during the international break [Football Zone].
The manager is not known for making many changes to his starting XI, and the proof is in the pudding as the side to face Burnley is unchanged from the 2-0 win over Hull City last month.
This sees shot-stopper Illan Meslier protected by
Farke has not been short of compliments for the Japanese international, especially after his “near-perfect” cameo against China during the international break [Football Zone].
The manager is not known for making many changes to his starting XI, and the proof is in the pudding as the side to face Burnley is unchanged from the 2-0 win over Hull City last month.
This sees shot-stopper Illan Meslier protected by Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk and Junior Firpo, with Ampadu and Gruev in front of them.
