Leeds came into the game hoping to keep up their undefeated start to the season, and although it’s too early to start talking about ‘promotion’ and ‘edging closer’, it’s still nice to be at the top. It gives you a little cushion to work with going forward.
With Bielsa speaking in his press conference that he expected some rotating to be done due to injuries, there were a lot of curious people on Twitter waiting for the team to be announced.
So how did the Leeds fans react when they first saw the team news?
Well the most surprising element of the starting line-up proved to be the inclusion of captain Liam Cooper. Having been listed as a doubt by Bielsa, wither he was just tricking us or the injury wasn’t as server as was first expected.
EL CAPITANOOOOOO
— Aran Huseyin (@Aran_h1) August 21, 2019
Cooper pic.twitter.com/SXVZxDWFPv
— Simon Coston (@simoncoston) August 21, 2019
Other than that, there was only one change to the team that beat Wigan on Saturday, and that was the inclusion of Ezgjan Alioski replacing Barry Douglas in defence. However there was one change that the fans were perhaps hoping to see, but sadly were left disappointed as young Jack Clarke.
I think Clarke should be on bench and the other young keeper instead of the french lad. The reserve keeper is rarely called upon whereas Clarke could change a game
— Adrian White (@adywhite50) August 21, 2019
Is Jack Clarke injured?
— Ray Gritt (@ray_gritt) August 21, 2019
£9.5m for Jack Clarke seems very decent given he can't get into our team.
Feel a little sorry for the lad to be honest, though. https://t.co/xpBSvUgtW5
— Channel Leeds (@ChannelLeeds) August 21, 2019
The fact we choose to have a loan place in the squad taken up by the substitute keeper just shows how little Bielsa thinks of Jack Clarke IMO #LUFC
— Alex (@ASWilcockson) August 21, 2019
Pointless in bringing him back on loan. No way he’s getting in front of pablo or jack Harrison or even helder Costa
— Aaron Stringer (@stringer_aaron) August 21, 2019
He’s a 4th choice winger only chance he’s getting in is if Hernández and Harrison both get injured
— Callum Wainwright (@CallumWainwri20) August 21, 2019