'Wrong call' - Leeds United fans divided in opinion on Marcelo Bielsa's starting line up for Man Utd clash as Raphinha is benched

Leeds United set up to play Manchester United at Elland Road with Adam Forshaw replacing Raphinha in Marcelo Bielsa's starting line up. Fans have been reacting on social media:
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@Liam_lightowler: Quality line up. Give it your all lads.

@lufcoli_: So, he wants us to lose the derby I see.

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@lufcbil: You’ve got to be joking.

@Lewiskershaw18: Wouldn’t change a thing, perfect team for today.

@LUFCgrace: When we say ‘try something new’ I’m sure most people aren’t referring to dropping Raph.

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@AndrewFirth21: Bielsa is losing it…..our best player is benched.

Raphinha is left out of Marcelo Bielsa's starting line up after being subbed at half time against Everton last week. Pic: George Wood.Raphinha is left out of Marcelo Bielsa's starting line up after being subbed at half time against Everton last week. Pic: George Wood.
Raphinha is left out of Marcelo Bielsa's starting line up after being subbed at half time against Everton last week. Pic: George Wood.

@Callum_Pears: Raphinha has been awful the last few games, doesn’t deserve to start.

@Dylanxlufcx: If Rapha isn’t fully fit I'm happy with that. Rodrigo in his best position. 2 defensive players giving Klich licence to go forward. Strongest CB partnership. COME ON LEEDS!

@GillardGlyn: To be fair, Raphinha has been poor for the last 2 games.

@Seanrh11: Is he winding us up.

Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa. Pic: Mike Egerton.Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa. Pic: Mike Egerton.
Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa. Pic: Mike Egerton.
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@JonnyMann8: Raph as impact late on could be useful, he's been pants of late. This is a fair more midfield strong side, I'm actually pleased with it.

@Bielsa_b: Ah well no Rapha? Rodrigo upfront... glad to see Forshaw though, and having 2 centre mids.

@Ronaallleeds: Hahaha oh dear oh dear! Talk about take the wind out of our sails before huge game.

@RobbieT7: Raph’s looked disinterested last couple of games…. But what a player to bring off the bench!

Adam Forshaw replaces Raphinha in Marcelo Bielsa's starting line up to face Manchester United. Pic: George Wood.Adam Forshaw replaces Raphinha in Marcelo Bielsa's starting line up to face Manchester United. Pic: George Wood.
Adam Forshaw replaces Raphinha in Marcelo Bielsa's starting line up to face Manchester United. Pic: George Wood.
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@ChrisHall84: Wrong call. Raphina won’t hang about to stay on the bench. Massive mistake. Hope I’m proved wrong!

@Bigfmjimmy: That's a very good team, it's clear he doesn't want to get over run in midfield and he's gone for the more defensively sound Harrison over Raphinha. Also finally playing our Spain International striker upfront . We'll no doubt see Ralph at some stage but this is a smart start.

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