Leeds United winger Jack Harrison assesses swapping sides with Raphinha

JACK Harrison says it makes little difference if Marcelo Bielsa opts to play him on the right or left Leeds United wing.
By Lee Sobot
Published 23rd Jan 2021, 11:35 BST
Updated 23rd Jan 2021, 11:37 BST
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Harrison has been predominantly used as a left winger during his two and a half seasons on loan at Leeds but Whites head coach Bielsa moved the 24-year-old to the right flank for last weekend's Premier League hosting of Brighton.

Summer recruit Raphinha moved the opposite way from the right to the left before being taken off for Ian Poveda with 15 minutes left.

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Assessing the differences between playing on the left or the right, Harrison told BBC Radio Leeds: "I think it's quite similar to be honest.

FROM THE RIGHT: Leeds United winger Jack Harrison in Saturday's Premier League clash against Brighton. Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images.FROM THE RIGHT: Leeds United winger Jack Harrison in Saturday's Premier League clash against Brighton. Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images.
FROM THE RIGHT: Leeds United winger Jack Harrison in Saturday's Premier League clash against Brighton. Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images.

"What the game requires and the defending and tactics and going forwards, it's kind of the same on both sides.

"I wouldn't really say that it's too different.

"I quite enjoy playing on the right but the majority of the time I have played on the left here and I have been happy to do that as well.

"I've found it's more or less the same.

"Both positions require the same defensively and attacking as well."

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