already have a disproportionate number of small immature leaves... might as well make it worse, lol.
Can see through your canopy. Not a positive.
You should try to keep every leave, not be zealous about removing them. They are your friends. If things are over-crowded, amend methods to avoid it next time. Should never have to habitually remove leaves if you do things right. A select leaf here or there (rarely)? The plant shedding a leaf? Sure, that is inevitable.