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Leeds United U21s duo hailed as supporters send Javi Gracia Brighton team selection message

Leeds United supporters have told manager Javi Gracia he should take advantage of his promising young talent and give chances to Sonny Perkins and Darko Gyabi after the pair impressed for the Under-21s on Monday night.

The former set up both Sam Greenwood's opener and Joe Snowdon's effort from outside of the box before finding the net himself to round off a 3-0 win over Derby County Under-21s.

Gyabi also showed off his skills on the night setting up Perkins' goal, and has become a vital presence in the midfield for the Under-21s, who now sit top of the Premier League 2 Division 2 by three points over Southampton U-21s.

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Both Perkins and Gyabi were given chances under Gracia's predecessor Jesse Marsch, but only the latter was able to get his hands on minutes in the English top-flight with a seven-minute run-out against his former side Manchester City while Perkins has only appeared in cup competitions, netting a dramatic late equaliser at Cardiff City.

Leeds fans loved seeing the young pair play well, and have called upon Gracia to give them both some valuable minutes in the Premier League.

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