Leeds United: Fans excited after Jean-Kevin Augustin sits out under-23s clash against Bolton Wanderers

Many Leeds United fans were pleased to see Jean-Kevin Augustin sitting out the under-23s clash against Bolton Wanderers yesterday.

In the side’s last game against Derby County, the striker featured for the Whites before appearing on the substitutes’ bench in the Championship clash against Nottingham Forest two days later. The 22-year-old was signed by the club in the January transfer window from Bundesliga outfit Red Bull Leipzig after Eddie Nketiah returned to Arsenal.

Should Augustin start later, he could replace Patrick Bamford, who has scored just eight times in his last 25 Championship appearances, showing inconsistencies in front of goal (via Transfermarkt). Indeed, even during his cameo at the City Ground, the Frenchman managed a shot more than Bamford had in 71 minutes (as per WhoScored).

It seems as though supporters believe a league start for the Frenchman is just around the corner after his omission from the youth side. Let’s take a look at some reactions:

Does this signal Big Kev is closer to starting for the 1st team? #lufc https://t.co/6U6Xfpn2WV

— Shaun (@LUFC1992_) February 10, 2020

Biting my tongue here https://t.co/zpvwklIdYk

— Jimmy Geobs (@JimmyGeobs) February 10, 2020

yessss no JKA

— We Are Leeds (@WeAreLeeds1919) February 10, 2020

No striker. Interesting.

— ToddLunch (@LunchTodd) February 10, 2020

No big kev or Meslier 😍

— Smather (@Smatherlol) February 10, 2020

NO BIG KEV 😍😍

— Josh Underwood (@junderwood_19) February 10, 2020

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