Attacking, blitzing defences, chopping full-backs inside out and scoring screamers are everything Leeds United have come to expect from Crysencio Summerville, but there’s more. The 20-year-old hit a hat-trick at Elland Road in front of more than 4,000 supporters watching the Premier League 2 win over Crystal Palace.
It was arguably his best performance in a season which has taken him to the fringes of the first team and well ahead of under-23s football when he is at his very best. Summerville reached the point in January where he asked to leave Leeds in pursuit of more first-team opportunities, much like Cody Drameh did ahead of his switch to Cardiff City.
While Marcelo Bielsa agreed, the former head coach said the club did not want to lose another asset when there was no replacement ready to come into the club. Performances like Monday’s underline why the Netherlands under-21 international feels he should be playing at a higher level each week.
