Leeds Utd v Manchester United Match Thread - Bielsa Names Unchanged Starting XI

[DDB220]

This type of game underlines for me why we need an alternative to Bamford. A forward with genuine pace and strength who can offer a dangerous outlet on the counter. Easy to suggest but difficult to realise.

[Irish Ian]

Today we were very lethargic. I don't know if it was tiredness due to the Monday game, or if it was due to playing 3 of the top 6 back to back. But the first time I've seen us play them and not be up for it.

Thought we were up for it, they pressed us very well and boasted the strongest players.

Klich looks done though. But he hasnt played.

[Cjay]

This type of game underlines for me why we need an alternative to Bamford. A forward with genuine pace and strength who can offer a dangerous outlet on the counter. Easy to suggest but difficult to realise.

Personally if we can get an extra winger in I think Raph could do that for us in certain games.

Teams would leave 2 or 3 back just to deal with him.

[Ron Swanson]

Harrison, Costa and Roberts were all shite.

None of them should be in the side for the next game.

[whiteswan]

Kalvin calling scum "United".

I noticed that and winced
indeed

[DDB220]

I thought Alioski was pretty solid today. Always fun to watch him through the gaps in my fingers whenever he is about to make a challenge. One thing you can guarantee is commitment and histrionics. No one falls over with such panache. I will miss him next season.

[John in Louisiana]

Havent you heard?

We have burned out.

[1964white]

Clear handball by Shaw not given, nowt changes

Had it been at the end I have no doubt the penalty would have been given

[1964white]

Dan James is pissing me off big time.

Glad we didn't sign him after what of seen of him this season

[1964white]

Great save by Spider Boy

One of the best moments of the game, fantastic save

[1964white]

Llorente has been excellent

Llorente & Struijk partnership impressive in my eyes Chilli

[Chilli D]

Llorente & Struijk partnership impressive in my eyes Chilli

Agreed 64
Struijk had an excellent second half

[1964white]

Ayling has been outstanding today. Another great tackle.

Another great shift from Luke

[Orange Box]

Burned out? Maybe not but there has to be an element of tiredness at this stage of the season. Look at what happened when KP put that wonderful cross field pass to Costa- nothing. No player streaming forwards in support, just about everybody stood still watching. Go back just a few weeks and there would have been 5 or 6 sprinting as fast as they could towards the opposition box.
Maybe it’s the new conservative Leeds looking after a point, I don’t know, but don’t rule out fatigue after all the players efforts this wonderful season.

[SG90]

Llorente & Struijk partnership impressive in my eyes Chilli

Shame Struijk will be dropped for Cooper.

[1964white]

Absurdly, we don't have a proven goal scorer on the bench at this level.

We haven't had one on the bench for many seasons, in fact we are lucky if we have an ordinary striker on the bench

[1964white]

Scum doing us a favour by kicking Costa off the park

[1964white]

Four minutes added

Ref blew his whistle early as he must have seen enough too

[1964white]

For those who think Bielsa only plays one way hasn't watched recent matches. The inclusion of Roberts and a greater emphasis on team midfield structure over countering shows a different picture. Leeds are now a more sophisticated mean in managing matches. There is a plan B and C now. Leeds now play like a legitimate top 6 team.in the EPL after one year.

Absolutely

I enjoyed our defending today, brilliant at the back even at all their corner-kicks.

Always enjoy clean sheets

[DDB220]

Personally if we can get an extra winger in I think Raph could do that for us in certain games.

Teams would leave 2 or 3 back just to deal with him.

Raphinia could do that but we do not want to become reliant on one player. Even though it could be argued we currently are in terms of creativity.
Potentially, Traore could be the answer if Wolves are willing to let him go and we can get him.