Leeds United's Harry Wilson praised after Valentin Barco flashpoint in Carabao Cup at Chelsea | OneFootball

Leeds United's Harry Wilson, the Wales international, drew praise from some fans after an incident with Chelsea's Valentin Barco in the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge, according to Leeds Live.

Leeds led 1-0 at the break and made it 2-0 shortly after before Chelsea wrested control.

As Wilson went to fetch the ball for a quick throw-in, his trailing leg caught Barco on the back of the head, leaving the Argentine on the turf. Chelsea were 5-3 ahead at that moment.

Barco had earlier scored Chelsea's fifth. He was a controversial figure during the World Cup for unsporting behaviour in England's semi-final defeat to Argentina, and he was booed by the travelling Leeds support throughout his Premier League return.

Away fans also chanted about the Falkland Islands being a British overseas territory after the clash, and criticism continued on social media. Some posts insulted Barco, while even a Brentford supporter said the incident improved their view of Wilson.

Chelsea fans defended their new signing, arguing the hostility was aimed at Chelsea rather than Argentines generally, and shared celebratory images of his goal. Others accused English fans of lingering bitterness over the World Cup.

After full-time, Daniel Farke expressed frustration at surrendering the advantage. He praised Leeds' pressing, counter-pressing and transitions, but lamented sloppy possession and felt they could have been more dominant. He noted they started the second half well, scoring a fine second goal, before the game turned.

Source: Leeds Live

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