MOT View: Big injury blow forces Bielsa hand, new signing axed – Predicted Leeds XI v Sheff Utd

MOT View: Big injury blow forces Bielsa hand, new signing axed – Predicted Leeds XI v Sheff Utd

David Woods

Dave is a huge Leeds fan and ardent disciple of Bielsa ball. A career in print magazines that included editing PC Zone, launching PokerPlayer and redesigning The Big Issue has finally led Dave to writing about the love of his life, Leeds United. It’s been a tough 2020 but the single scariest moment was the first quarter of the game against Man City. Rodrigo will be the saviour this season.

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Leeds United are looking to make it two wins in a row when they travel to Bramall Lane on Sunday.

And despite Chris Wilder's side impressing in the Premier League since they were promoted, they're struggling at the moment.

Five defeats on the bounce in the league, one goal scored, none this season and out of the EFL Cup.

Worse, they're without John Egan after he was sent off in the 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa.

Leeds have their own problems. Pablo Hernandez is likely to miss the game through injury, after sitting out of the Fulham win. [Phil Hay]

That leaves Marcelo Bielsa with a big call to make. Rodrigo didn't look comfortable in the No 10 role on Saturday and was replaced by Tyler Roberts at half-time.

Roberts did marginally better and we think Bielsa will use him on Sunday rather than risking Rodrigo losing any more confidence.

Dropping Rodrigo comes with its own problems and headlines but Bielsa will do what he feels is right for the team.

We think the rest of the side will stay the same despite the shaky start at the back that's seen Leeds record the joint-worst defence in the league so far.

Robin Koch and Liam Cooper will get another chance to put things right at the back whether Diego Llorente is announced as a Leeds United player today or not.

This is the side that we think can win another three precious points on Sunday...

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