Mateusz Klich underlined his Leeds United worth on Wednesday night as the Whites secured their spot in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Klich has found himself down Jesse Marsch’s Premier League pecking order this season, but he made his first start as the Whites took on League One Barnsley at Elland Road.
The Poland international was one of nine changes, with Marsch opting for a young side, but Leeds had more than enough to ease their way towards second round progress with a 3-1 win. Luis Sinisterra was the man who perhaps made the biggest impression on the night, scoring the opener from distance and catching the eye as he got the better of Barnsley’s right-back on a host of occasions.
However, Klich scored Leeds’ other two, coolly stroking home a penalty in the first half before finishing a fine team move with a cultured finish after the break. It was a performance to be proud of and Jesse Marsch will certainly have taken note moving forward.
