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Leeds United fans react to Raphinha's 'special' performance in under-23s victory

Leeds United fans are very excited after watching new signing Raphinha in Under-23 action on Sunday.

The Brazilian winger was named in the Whites XI to face Norwich City at Thorp Arch alongside Pablo Hernandez, Ian Poveda, Kiko Casilla, Tyler Roberts and Pascal Struijk.

Raphinha was a late substitute at Villa Park on Friday night, joining the action in the 83rd minutes, whilst Hernandez was introduced for the final 10 minutes as he continues his comeback from injury.

With the deadline day addition still working his way into life in English football and under Bielsa, a full 90 minutes will go a long way to preparing him for the first team.

To make matters even better, Raphinha got himself on the scoresheet, doubling Leeds lead after Poveda had made it 1-0 after only three minutes.

After a couple of brief cameos, it was an opportunity for supporters to take real stock of their new £18m signing, albeit at a level below the Premier League.

His performance earned rave reviews from supporters and left them very excited to see him in top-flight action in the coming weeks.

Here's what they had to say across social media.

Hernandez was withdrawn after an hour as he continues his recovery from injury, with the other first-team regulars completing the full 90 minutes.

The Whites take on Leicester City next on November 2, with a full nine to prepare following their 3-0 win at Villa Park on Friday night.

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