Leeds United who are currently battling with surviving in the English Premier League ahead of next season managed to earn a point against Brighton on Sunday. It was Pascal Struijk’s last-minute goal that secured the point for Leeds United. However, Joe Gelhardt has received praises for playing a crucial part in the goal....CONTINUE READING
Leeds United looked to be heading for a disappointing result again Brighton on Sunday. However, a moment of brilliance from Joe Gelhardt saw Pascal Struijk secure the point for Leeds, keeping Marcelo Bielsa’s men’s chances of remaining in the English Premier League, with just one English Premier League game to go.
Joe Gelhardt has been recently praised by former Premier League defender Micah Richards for his Lionel Messi-Esque skill and assist to help Leeds secure the goal last Sunday.
The skill and assist were totally impressive, with the Leeds United star producing a magical moment in injury time as he dummied Brighton’s Lewis Dunk twice to find Struijk with a flighted cross. The Leeds United defender wasted no time in heading the ball home from close range, securing a point for Leeds United.
During a recent interview, Richards said Gelhardt turned into Messi for five seconds with his control and dribbling near the by-line.”Maybe it’s the Yorkshireman in me but I think Leeds will do it. Something in me just tells me. That vital point. Did you see Gelhardt’s run? He turned into Messi for five seconds.” Micah Richards said in reaction to Gelhardt’s impressive showing against Brighton on Sunday.
Leeds United will be happy that they have gotten themselves out of the relegation zone. However, they have Burnley to be worried about, as they have two games in hand. They are set to visit Aston Villa ok Thursday before they host Newcastle, in what will be the final game of the season.
