Leeds Utd v Chelsea Match Thread - Cooper, Costa & Klich Out, Struijk, Alioski & Harrison In

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Premier League
13/03/2021
Elland Road
Chelsea
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All-time record vs Chelsea
113
Played
41
Won
31
Drawn
41
Lost
+3
GD
36%
Win %
Home record at Elland Road
53
Played
30
Won
15
Drawn
8
Lost
+53
GD
57%
Win %
DateGroundScoreCompetition
05/12/2020 Stamford Bridge 3–1 L Premier League
19/12/2012 Elland Road 1–5 L Capital One Cup 5th Round
15/05/2004 Stamford Bridge 1–0 L Premier League
06/12/2003 Elland Road 1–1 D Premier League
28/01/2003 Stamford Bridge 3–2 L Premier League
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1 Peter Lorimer 7
2 Mick Jones 6
3 Arthur Hydes 5
4 Tom Jennings 4
5 Allan Clarke 3
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Goa Meslier
Def Ayling ©
Def Llorente
Def Struijk
Def Alioski
Mid Phillips
Def Dallas
For Roberts
Mid Harrison
For Bamford
Substitutes
SUB Costa
SUB Moreno
SUB Klich
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-- Koch
-- Poveda
-- Casilla
-- Berardi
-- Shackleton
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Re: Leeds Utd v Chelsea Match Thread. Cooper injury rumour!

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Roberts!!! Why oh why!!
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Re: Leeds Utd v Chelsea Match Thread. Cooper injury rumour!

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Fridge wrote: Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:31 am that’s us losing then
That's us Losing then

and

In Bielsa we trust

together, is a bit incongruous

But I get what you saying
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Re: Leeds Utd v Chelsea Match Thread. Cooper injury rumour!

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Fridge wrote: Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:31 am that’s us losing then
Bloody hell he loves Roberts who couldn't lace Rodrigo's boots.

So pleased Pascal is fit
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apollo wrote: Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:33 am Roberts!!! Why oh why!!
This is what every coach does at Leeds including our great man Marcelo :shock:
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A much stronger bench today
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Re: Leeds Utd v Chelsea Match Thread. Cooper injury rumour!

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It's probably Rodrigo isn't ready for 90 and MB prefers to finish strong. My guess is however Roberts s playing he comes off at 60 at the latest
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Re: Leeds Utd v Chelsea Match Thread. Cooper injury rumour!

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Ffs Roberts, so bizarre. I guess the logic of repeating the same thing over and over again, will pay off at some point.
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faaip wrote: Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:36 am It's probably Rodrigo isn't ready for 90 and MB prefers to finish strong. My guess is however Roberts s playing he comes off at 60 at the latest
Yep agree,... given our 2nd half performances are usually our strongest.
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Re: Leeds Utd v Chelsea Match Thread. Cooper injury rumour!

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No mention of Cooper's injury on Thursday so it must of happened yesterday.
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Re: Leeds Utd v Chelsea Match Thread. Cooper out, Struijk fit

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Rod won't be up to 90 minutes why risk him when the bigger game is next week.

Cooper out is a worry.
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Re: Leeds Utd v Chelsea Match Thread. Cooper out, Struijk fit

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Roberts by no means the worst player on the pitch for the games he's started, not even close. Should have had a goal last time out.
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faaip wrote: Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:46 am Roberts by no means the worst player on the pitch for the games he's started, not even close. Should have had a goal last time out.
He played quite well last time out, just his finishing let him down but then again, Bamford missed better chances.
I’d give him 50-60 mins, if Dallas is behind him we should be more solid in midfield too so give him this last big chance.
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Finnatic wrote: Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:55 am He played quite well last time out, just his finishing let him down but then again, Bamford missed better chances.
I’d give him 50-60 mins, if Dallas is behind him we should be more solid in midfield too so give him this last big chance.
I recall the one clear cut chance which he punched home. Bamford, Raph, Rodders, a couple of others were way more profligate..

Once your a scapegoat on a forum you have no chance of changing that. Bielsa doesn't read the forum thank god
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Re: Leeds Utd v Chelsea Match Thread - Cooper, Costa & Klich Out, Struijk, Alioski & Harrison In

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Never keen on Ali in defence.
Especially since he doesnt look bothered at the minute
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Re: Leeds Utd v Chelsea Match Thread. Cooper out, Struijk fit

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faaip wrote: Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:00 pm I recall the one clear cut chance which he punched home. Bamford, Raph, Rodders, a couple of others were way more profligate..

Once your a scapegoat on a forum you have no chance of changing that. Bielsa doesn't read the forum thank god
I’m not a big fan tbh, but before a game I’m open to giving someone a chance.
There is a reasonable player there but not sure if it’s for Leeds long term.
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Re: Leeds Utd v Chelsea Match Thread - Cooper, Costa & Klich Out, Struijk, Alioski & Harrison In

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Worried about that defence today without cooper, big game for an untested partnership.

Need to take our chances today can't afford to be wasteful, if roberts has his shooting boots on then I can see him getting a chance or 2 and getting a goal.

Pitch looks a disgrace again the new one has just gone the same way. should have just kept the old one and saved a few quid.
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Finnatic wrote: Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:08 pm I’m not a big fan tbh, but before a game I’m open to giving someone a chance.
There is a reasonable player there but not sure if it’s for Leeds long term.
Playing out of position and maybe 3/4 years away from his prime
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Re: Leeds Utd v Chelsea Match Thread - Cooper, Costa & Klich Out, Struijk, Alioski & Harrison In

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I have dug out my old Admiral shirt.

Last time I wore it Harrison put through that wonder ball for Roofe in the first playoff game
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Re: Leeds Utd v Chelsea Match Thread. Cooper injury rumour!

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1964white wrote: Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:36 am A much stronger bench today
Indeed.

But I'd rather have a weaker bench and a stronger starting lineup.
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