‘Has to start’: Many Leeds fans urge Bielsa to make a change for clash with Reading
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Leeds United returned from the international break in a winning fashion after beating Bristol City 2-0 on Saturday, bouncing back from a loss sustained against West Brom two weeks ago.
The result ensures the Peacocks remain in third position in the Championship standings and three points behind leaders Norwich City heading into tonight’s clash with Reading, who are languishing just above the relegation zone.
Supporters expect another victory from Marcelo Bielsa’s side and have taken the opportunity to urge the Argentine boss to consider making a tactical change for the hosting of the Royals, stating their belief that Samuel Saiz should start.
The midfielder has started the last three matches on the bench but has proven his worth as a second-half substitute, registering assists in each of his last two games – including against Bristol City, where his cross led to Pablo Hernandez scoring the second goal.
Now rekindling his best form, many supporters believe he should start tonight and we have gathered some of their comments below.
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I completely agree with these comments. Alioski for me needs to make way but have to question who plays wide left? Can’t be Saiz as he does have a left peg!
— ECG (@eliot_grant) November 26, 2018
Saiz to start with @izzyjaybrown making the bench
— JP (@JLP0302) November 26, 2018
Samu has to start alongside Mateusz, Marcelo then has to decide how to fit Kalvin and Adam into the same side
— Richard Lang (@richardlang05) November 26, 2018
Come on it’s Reading we’re facing so you have to start all your most creative players like Saiz & look to kill them off before half time. We never looked like breaking Bristol City down until sending off. I would also consider giving Clarke a go for his directness & pace #lufc
— Chris Wheeler (@ChrisHWheeler) November 26, 2018
We simply lack cutting edge so Saiz must start vs struggling Reading team. I would start Harrison ahead of Alioski & have Clarke lined up as impact sub if Harrison doesn’t produce.A game we simply have to win if we want to push for auto promotion with tough games vs Shef & Villa
— Chris Wheeler (@ChrisHWheeler) November 26, 2018
Saiz gotta start tomorrow night
— Steven Skidmore (@steskid86) November 26, 2018
start him
— George (@GeorgeWlufc1) November 26, 2018