Leeds United supporters were in awe of wonderkid Mateo Joseph after he bagged four goals against Derby County U21s. An emphatic 5-2 victory against the Rams got Michael Skubala’s youngsters’ Premier League 2 campaign off to a flyer.
The hero was 18-year-old Joseph - signed from Espanyol in January - who bagged a first-half hat-trick before adding a fourth in the second half. Sonny Perkins completed the rout in front of an 831-strong crowd at Pride Park.
Whites fans were quick to react on social media following Joseph’s showing. Some sarcastically suggested Leeds no longer need to sign a striker to shadow Patrick Bamford.
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Others jokingly asked if the Spaniard is available for the Premier League opener against Wolves. This was the response on social media after the U23s claimed victory.
@ShearOfLight: "Excellent. We don't need another player after all."
@OhioStateNiner: "Get him in the 1st team squad! We’ve found Bamford’s replacement. Better value than De Ketelaere!"
@JXCKLUFC: "Mateo Joseph Hat trick, love to see it. Good start to the season for the Leeds’ youngsters."
@allan_howe: "We’re not signing a new striker now, are we?"
@RevAMol: "Is he available tomorrow? #lufc"
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