Leeds United’s brightest young talents are facing a new challenge following their success over the opening half of the season. That’s according to Under-21s boss Michael Skubala, who has watched his brightest and most dangerous players receive special treatment from opposing Premier League 2 Division 2 sides.
Sonny Perkins, Mateo Joseph and Darko Gyabi have been a part of Jesse Marsch’s plans over the last few months with all three making their senior debuts for the Whites after starring in the club’s youth team. Joseph and Gyabi have both made Premier League appearances, too, as they continue to work their way towards becoming regulars at a senior level.
The trio will continue to train with the first-team for the remainder of the season but, unless a loan can be organised over the next week, they’ll continue to play most of their football with the U21s. Skubala has seen all three players boosted by their senior involvement recently but he has also seen them tested in different ways in the youth side.
