‘Be honest’ - BBC pundit makes Crycensio Summerville observation after Leeds United win
Crysencio Summerville bagged a brace as Leeds United eased to a 3-0 win over Rotherham
Former Luton Town striker Calvin Andrew believes Premier League relegation last season allowed Crysencio Summerville to take centre stage at Leeds United.
A brace at Elland Road piled more misery on Rotherham United, with Patrick Bamford netting the other goal for Daniel Farke’s men. Summerville took his tally to 14 for the season - three behind Championship top scorer Sammie Szmodics.
With many expecting Wilfried Gnonto to come into his own in 2023-24, it has been Summerville to emerge as United’s talisman. Reports have suggested a move could be on the cards this summer and Leeds must earn promotion to keep him.
Two-and-a-half years remain on his contract which means the Whites are in no desperate need to sell. The £1million fee paid to Feyenoord now appears a bargain, with any potential suitor likely having to multiply that figure by 20.
Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds, ex-striker Andrew insisted a silver lining of relegation was allowing talent like Summerville to develop. The 37-year-old also claimed the winger is “too good” for the Championship.
“Like I said, I’ve watched a lot of tape on him,” Andrew said. “Last season in the Premier League he showed real flashes of the quality he’s got. Stepping down a level couldn’t have been any better for him to come down, improve his game and show everyone what he’s capable of doing.
“He’s too good for Championship level, let’s be completely honest. Even the way he moves with the ball, I haven’t seen a player like that for a long time. He glides with the ball with real speed and just seems to go past people with ease. You even see players trying to foul him and they’re not even able to do that. That’s a rarity.”