Pundit makes prediction ahead of Leeds United v Chelsea Premier League clash
Tony Dorigo believes that this is the best time for Leeds United to be taking on Chelsea given their struggles under Graham Potter.
The Whites have made a mid-season managerial change themselves as they brought in Javi Gracia to replace Jesse Marsch.
He won his first game in charge against Southampton and will be looking to get something from the Chelsea clash as well.
Dorigo told Yorkshire Evening Post, “Saturday’s trip to Chelsea is next and it’s just amazing the situation that we find ourselves in with this game. Normally it’s very different with Chelsea flying high but they have had an absolute shocker.
“They have spent so much money but it’s not individuals that you need. It’s a team and that’s where they are struggling. Thiago Silva has also been a great leader for them and he’ll be out as well and if Southampton can go there and win then that gives hope to absolutely everyone.
“We should be going there nice and positive but knowing that we have to do the right things and any sort of mistake will certainly give them a leg up. They are under pressure, we are under pressure and it’s going to be a tight and tense affair, absolutely no doubt.”
Fancy their chances
Leeds have every reason to go into this game thinking that they can come back from the game with something.
Gracia will surely not demand a win but he’s going to set his side up positively and will ask his players to take the game to the Blues.
Spending money is one thing but doing so on the right players is another and Chelsea clearly haven’t brought in the right players.
The job also seems too big for someone like Potter and he’s unable to handle the pressure and demands of being a side that should be competing for the title.
Leeds can make lives miserable for them with their high pressing game and the number of injuries in the Chelsea side will give Gracia’s men the confidence to get the job done.
This is going to be an exciting affair and we cannot wait for the action to begin.
In other Leeds United news, the club may now face a losing battle to keep their star player at Elland Road beyond the summer transfer window.
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