Leeds United loanee missed another opportunity to impress.
Leeds United loanee Matt Grimes missed an opportunity to stake a claim for a regular first team place as he disappointed during the club’s FA Cup third round tie.
Grimes is on a season long loan from Swansea City, but has found opportunities hard to come by.
With midfield regulars Liam Bridcutt and Ronaldo Vieira rested for the tie with Cambridge United, Grimes was handed a starting spot.
Leeds United’s Matt Grimes looks dejected
Grimes struggled to get a foothold in the game during the first half as Leeds went into the break 1-0 down.
The England under-21 midfielder played the whole 90 minutes but was not prominent even though the Whites went on to record a 2-1 victory to progress to the fourth round.
Leeds’ Alex Mowatt celebrates scoring their second goal
Grimes’ previous appearance was as a substitute on December 13 in the win at home to Reading, and he is likely to return to the bench when Leeds host Derby County this Friday night.
Fans are still to be convinced Grimes can be a difference maker, and had a less than enthusiastic response to his performance.
Another opportunity potentially awaits in the fourth round, with Leeds set to face Wimbledon or Sutton, but chances may be running out.
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