Niall Huggins posts message on Twitter after Leeds debut vs Arsenal – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Leeds United lost 4-2 against Arsenal in the Premier League where Niall Huggins made his senior debut for the Whites.
The 20-year-old replaced Gjanni Alioksi in the second half when the Gunners were already leading by 4-0.
Alioski found it really hard to deal with Bukayo Saka, and Marcelo Bielsa made a tough call to replace him with the youngster.
The Argentine boss admitted after the game that it was “difficult” and “unfair” on the youngster considering the circumstance. However, Huggins coped really well, and Leeds went on to score two goals.
The youngster looked solid at the back and had a balanced game. Bielsa insisted that he wasn’t spectacular but at the same time he didn’t make any mistake either.
Huggins wrote on Twitter after the game: “Not the result we wanted tonight but a proud day for me and my family making my Leeds United debut hopefully more to come.”
Not the result we wanted tonight but a proud day for me and my family making my Leeds United debut hopefully more to come
@LUFC pic.twitter.com/1UUZ5CxR6N
— Niall Huggins (@Niall_Huggins) February 14, 2021
The Athletic journalist Phil Hay also praised him on Twitter. He wrote:
“Huggins has had a really decent debut, especially in the circumstances. Been well up to speed.”
Huggins has had a really decent debut, especially in the circumstances. Been well up to speed. #lufc
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) February 14, 2021
The youngster has done well for the U23 side and has previously featured as an unused sub in games against Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and Crystal Palace before making his full debut against the Gunners at the Emirates.
After his steady performance against the Gunners, many fans have been calling for him to start in the next game against Wolverhampton Wanderers. However, in all probability, Bielsa will stick to Alioski, and use the youngster wisely from here on.
Huggins needs to be patient, and surely he will get more opportunities in the near future.