Jesse Marsch hints at full Premier League debut for Leeds United youngster with strong comments - YEP 7/10/22
Leeds United attacker Crysencio ‘Cree’ Summerville could be in line for a full Premier League debut this weekend after Jesse Marsch backed the youngster in his pre-match press conference
By Joe Donnohue
Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville has consistently
impressed at Under-21 level for Leeds United, and could be rewarded with a
first Premier League start of his career this weekend.
The 20-year-old is set to be involved in Jesse Marsch’s
matchday squad in south London on Sunday afternoon as the Whites take on
Crystal Palace.
Summerville has made nine Premier League appearances to
date, debuting in the competition just over 12 months ago away to Newcastle
United, but is yet to be handed a first start.
Substitute appearances against Brentford, Watford and Aston
Villa this year appear to have convinced head coach Marsch that Summerville is
prepared for greater first-team involvement.
During his pre-match press conference, the American threw
his support behind the Dutch youth international.
"First of all, it's worth noting that we feel that Cree
Summerville is in the best form since I've been here,” Marsch said. “So he
certainly becomes a factor whether from the start or off the bench.”
“Even if you're not in the XI, what the most important thing
is that you're ready to come and make an impact off the bench,” Marsch added.
Luis Sinisterra will serve a one-match suspension this
weekend after picking up two yellow cards in the Whites’ 0-0 draw against Aston
Villa last Sunday.
Marsch believes Summerville is ready to step into the
Colombian’s place and make an impact from the start based on his most recent
comments.
However, Marsch’s assessment of centre-forward Patrick
Bamford complicates things, as Summerville may be forced to wait a while longer
for his full Premier League debut.
"I think Patrick is fitter and he's trained well this
week, and I think he's ready to go. So I think there's a high likelihood that
he'll be ready from the start,” Marsch said.
