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Tyler Roberts has missed the start of the new season for Leeds United, as he recovers from a minor knee operation, but the forward returned to action for the Whites' under-23 side this afternoon.

The 20-year-old was an important player for Leeds in the Championship last season, scoring three goals and providing six assists in 28 league appearances, but he was forced to miss the final few matches with an injury.

Roberts has not featured for the Leeds first team since April, but he returned to action for the Whites' under-23 side against Crystal Palace this afternoon.

The forward came off the bench at half-time during the goalless draw at Selhurst Park and looked sharp, darting around the box and having a few shots at goal.

His performance should give him a lot of confidence and it will feel good for him to return to action, having spent months on the sidelines.

Roberts returned to training at Thorp Arch a few weeks ago and even though no time frame was set for his first-team return, the fact that he played 45 minutes for the under-23 side this afternoon suggests that his comeback might not be too far away.

However, Leeds have got some very talented attacking players in their squad and it could be difficult for Roberts to force his way back into the side.

The Championship is an extremely competitive league and it might be that the Leeds medical staff decide Roberts has to play a few games for the under-23 side before he is ready to return for the first team.

Roberts will be hungry for success and determined to make an impact when he does return to action, but he must be patient.

All he can do is keep his head down and keep working hard in training, in the knowledge that sooner or later he will get his chance and that when it arrives, he has to take it.

He cannot afford to get frustrated or complacent, otherwise it could be some time before we see him playing for Leeds in the Championship again.

It might prove easier said than done, but he must concentrate on his football and focus on improving his game.

He cannot afford to get sidetracked or worry about when he will be given his chance. He has to have confidence in himself and know that if he continues to put the work in on the training pitch, his chance will come.