Joel Piroe played a crucial role in Leeds United’s 3-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle at Elland Road, justifying manager Daniel Farke’s continued trust in him. This was Piroe’s first goal since his header against Sunderland on October 4, quelling doubts from those who questioned Farke’s decision to keep him in the starting lineup.
The Dutch forward netted the second goal of the game on November 2 and contributed to Brenden Aaronson’s third. Leeds, striving to stay close to Sunderland and Burnley in the Championship race, benefited from Piroe’s strong performance, which showcased his consistent skill.
Although Piroe had a solid scoring record with four league goals prior to this game, he had only logged 480 league minutes across the season’s first 12 games, often being deployed as a substitute. Recently, he’s been chosen over Mateo Joseph and has started regularly since the Sunderland match last month.
Leeds United invested £12 million in Piroe, who would likely be a starter for most Championship teams, highlighting the pressure on Leeds to secure promotion this season. The win over Plymouth, with Wayne Rooney in opposition as an unpopular figure at Elland Road, made the victory even sweeter.
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