The Whites won't have long to wait for their next game, however, with a home clash against Aston Villa set to take place on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, ex-footballer Paul Merson has likened Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa to his former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, and claimed: “Marcelo Bielsa's insistence at playing the same way is reminding me a lot of Arsene Wenger's latter years at Arsenal.
“I remember covering Manchester United versus Arsenal in 2011. Arsenal turned up at Old Trafford with a weakened team, we all said that Wenger needed to change things and that he couldn't go out and play as if all his big players were on the pitch.
“What did Wenger do? He went out, played the same, and Arsenal got beaten 8-2, I'll never forget it. This is exactly what I am seeing of Bielsa at Leeds United now.”
He added: “They went to Manchester City with no players, they played exactly the same way as they usually do, and it was embarrassing, I felt for the players. The manager has got to have another game plan to fall back on when needs must.
“Leeds have been absolutely shredded in the absence of some key players, but the manager has to change things around. He has got to accept that, without those players around, the team has to stay solid, get men behind the ball, and make it hard for the opposition to score.
“I mean, Arsenal were missing sitters at Elland Road and there was barely five minutes on the clock. That tells you all you need to know.”
Take a look at today's biggest stories from the Premier League, as the top tier sides gear up for the Boxing Day action this weekend:
7. Blues could move for Dest
Chelsea have been linked with a move for Barcelona defender Sergino Dest, as they look to find cover for injured star Ben Chillwell. Dest, a Netherlands international, has slipped down the pecking order at the Camp Nou following the arrival of new manager Xavi. (Daily Mail) Photo: Alex Caparros
8. Guardiola speaks out on Torres exit
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has insisted he bears Ferran Torres no ill will, as his player edges closer towards a move to Barcelona. The City boss has claimed a footballing career is too short for a player to stay at a club where they are unhappy. (BBC Sport) Photo: Jonathan Moscrop
9. Whites reignite Colley interest
Leeds United are said to be among a host of top tier sides keen on Sampdoria star Omar Colley. The 29-year-old Gambia international has been one of his side's most impressive players this season, and was also linked with the Whites in the last transfer window. (Team Talk) Photo: Giuseppe Bellini
10. Whites could return for Swift
Leeds United have been tipped to make a move for Reading midfielder John Swift, who could see his previous £7m asking price slashed due to his contract expiring in the summer. He began his career with Chelsea, before joining the Royals in 2016. (Football Insider) Photo: James Williamson - AMA