Paul Robinson believes that Mateo Joseph is unlikely to secure a regular spot in Daniel Farke’s starting lineup at Leeds United any time soon, despite impressing with his stellar performance against Chelsea. The 20-year-old Spanish striker shone by scoring twice in Leeds’ 3-2 defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup on February 28.
Despite his standout display, Joseph has primarily served as a substitute in Leeds’ subsequent victories over Stoke City, Sheffield Wednesday, and Millwall. Robinson, a former Leeds goalkeeper, emphasizes that Joseph exemplifies the depth of talent within the Whites’ squad, highlighting the presence of Patrick Bamford, Georginio Rutter, and Joel Piroe as reasons why Joseph must bide his time.
Robinson underlines the remarkable squad depth at Leeds, comparing it favorably to teams like Leicester City in the Championship. He praises Joseph’s contribution against Chelsea but notes that strong competition for places limits his chances of starting regularly. The former goalkeeper admires Leeds’ performance against Chelsea with a rotated lineup, where Joseph stood out.
While acknowledging Joseph’s skill and potential, Robinson affirms that currently, Leeds boast exceptional attacking options with Bamford, Piroe, Wilfried Gnonto, Dan James, and Crysencio Summervill making strong contributions in the Championship title push. Robinson sees Joseph’s brace against Chelsea as a positive sign for his future but acknowledges the need for patience as he awaits his opportunity in the starting eleven amid fierce competition.
Joseph’s situation underscores the quality at Farke’s disposal at Leeds and suggests that the striker may need to wait before earning a regular starting role, despite his promising talent and recent impactful displays.
