Leeds United’s summer chase and capture of Spanish attacking forward Samu Saiz was one of the 16 signings that the Whites made over the summer window.
He’s become a vital cog in the Leeds United machine so far this campaign. To press the tricky and diminutive Spaniard has an even five goals and five assists in his 20 appearances for the Whites. Not only that but much of Leeds’ good work comes through him, his play often magisterial in nature.
Fans have been more than impressed with his general play and the way that he doesn’t only bring others in to play but also the threat that he possesses in front of goal. It is this all-round aspect of his play that has enamoured Leeds fans to the former Huesca player who once turned out for Real Madrid’s youth set-up.
Such is his influence in Leeds’ style of play that fans have reacted with a sense of dismay when it was announced ahead of kick-off against Hull City that he wouldn’t feature due to a calf strain.
No Samuel Saiz for Leeds. Calf strain. #lufc
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) December 23, 2017
With an announcement such as that, it was obvious that Leeds United fans would have an opinion on the Spanish maestro’s absence.
Leeds United fans comment on Samu Saiz absence – not a sense of merriness
First up is Leeds United fan Ashleigh. Her thoughts are pretty clear on the matter.
Christmas. Ruined.
— Ashleigh👸🏻 (@ashlaurenn_) December 23, 2017
This spoiling of Christmas is a theme that Leeds United fans seem to have seized upon.
Jesus Christ Phil it's Christmas
— Chris McMenamy (@cmcm52irfc) December 23, 2017
Cancel Christmas
— Neil Royce (@royceylufc) December 23, 2017
With Saiz out, many Leeds United fans are quietly confident in his replacement and fellow Spaniard Pablo Hernández.
Pablo- not a bad replacement 😃
— Tyler75 (@hughesr64) December 23, 2017
Just shows with Hernandez we have depth in the squad positivity guys saiz is quality but so is our magician Hernandez
— Andrew (@AndrewjFarnaby) December 23, 2017
Away from Phil Hay’s tweet, many Leeds United fans had their own thoughts on Saiz’s absence.
Can leeds win without saiz! Would be very nice but I’m doubtful #ALAW
— Tom Caton (@Tom_Caton31) December 23, 2017
Did saiz need a rest? Come back freshed legged and ready to go next time ? Lets see what happens today #lufc
— James (@jimmy_L_UFC) December 23, 2017
Saiz out injured when we need a win to go into the top 6 😂 Hernandez has got to step up today 💪
— Jake Harris (@Jake_Harris15) December 23, 2017
Saiz will be a massive loss today. Hope Hernandez can come in and do a job
— White Knight LUFC (@WhiteKnightLUFC) December 23, 2017
As it was, Saiz’s replacement and fellow Spaniard Pablo Hernández did step up to the plate with the opening goal – a delicate chip and a sublime piece of skill that saw the Whites head in to the break 1-0 up.
