'Big calls from Marcelo Bielsa' - Leeds United fans react to starting line-up against Leicester City

Leeds United host Leicester City in the Premier League this afternoon. Marcelo Bielsa names Lewis Bate in his squad for the first time while Adam Forshaw returns to the starting line-up. Here's what fans had to say.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

@_JamesAMitch: Forshaw. What a story for the lad. Proper proud and happy for him that he's managed to reach this stage in over 2 years of treatment. Huge achievement and he'll shine today I'm sure.

@Barnzy_R99: Why on earth do we play Harrison or James upfront? I’m speechless.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

@Mipsical: What a really poor bench, and square pegs in round holes. Enough is enough we must strengthen going forward.

Read More
Leeds v Leicester live blog

@Sophs_C: Forshaw has been great in all matches he has made an appearance so far. Deserves it.

@Murgs78: Big calls from Bielsa. Harrison has been seriously struggling for form and yet still starts. Rodrigo still in that AM role, despite being a striker and an out of form winger as striker. Potential to backfire spectacularly.

@RochdaleBuddha: I'm worried. Harrison up front on his own, don't think that's going to work out well, but we will see come on boys let's be winning today.

Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa. Pic: Justin Tallis.Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa. Pic: Justin Tallis.
Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa. Pic: Justin Tallis.
Hide Ad
Hide Ad

@Jackthomas91: Why sign a striker for 30 million quid and play him in midfield and play Jack Harrison up front? Would love to know.

@Benflufc: Gonna be a long afternoon, this.

@Carl_Bulger: The starting 11 is worrying. The team is crying out for a creative midfield, and we can rule out any dangerous attacks coming from our left with Struijk as LB.

@BakerthePatrick: Unless Gelhardt is injured, why is an out-of-form Harrison going up top ahead of him? Equally, Lewis Bate is right there so play Bate in the middle & Rodrigo up top. Utter madness. Also Drameh on bench instead of starting RB? Struijk, CB, at LB when Dallas is available? Madness.

Leeds United's Adam Forshaw. Pic: Lewis Storey.Leeds United's Adam Forshaw. Pic: Lewis Storey.
Leeds United's Adam Forshaw. Pic: Lewis Storey.

Support the YEP and become a subscriber today. Enjoy unlimited access to local news and the latest on Leeds United. With a digital subscription, you see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content. Click HERE to subscribe.