Kemar Roofe lifts lid on transition under Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United

Roofe, who has bagged 14 goals and two assists in the Championship, has been deployed primarily as a number nine under the Argentine's watchful eye.

Having struggled to pin down a consistent position at Elland Road since his arrival in 2016 he is now enjoying a new lease of life in West Yorkshire.

The forward, though, suffered ligament damage to his knee last month against Swansea City after moving back to number 10 to accommodate the returning Patrick Bamford.

United are hopeful that the 25-year-old will play some part in the run-in having missed the last six fixtures as the Whites chase Championship promotion with eight games to go.

Speaking to EFL on Quest, Roofe revealed that he felt the change had been simple: "I think it was easy.

"Just because we worked so hard in training and in pre-season. He wanted to get us in two weeks sooner. Just to work on everything he wanted.

"And it's not just football it is education as well."

United handed the advantage to Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United in the automatic promotion places on Saturday as the Blades secured a 1-0 victory to leapfrog Bielsa's men into second.

Roofe, who saw Sharp play a key role in LS11, spoke of his admiration for his fellow forward.

"Yeah, of course," Roofe said of his respect for the Blades skipper.

"I just love football. It doesn't matter who it is. I respect if you're doing the right things and you're good at it. And you're nice to watch, I like that.

"What he has done this season is dangerous."