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da supremo: Leeds threw away a three-goal lead against Cardiff on Saturday and much of that was influenced by Marcelo Bielsa’s decision to replace Patrick Bamford with Eddie Nketiah in the last stages of the match.The on-loan Arsenal man was responsible for some good trickery which saw Sean Morrison get sent off for his foul on the striker, but aside from that his influence was negligible, and in fact he should have scored a winner from a close-range header.Some Leeds fans noticed a big drop off in the intensity and defending from the front when Bamford departed the pitch, and have suggested they wouldn’t mind if Nketiah was recalled next month.Can you get full marks on the Ultimate Leeds Quiz? Test your knowledge below…Mainly, supporters point to the fact that he doesn’t fit Bielsa’s style of play, as he is more of a poacher than a complete forward like Bamford, who can link play effectively as well as score goals.
The 20-year-old has found his game time limited at Elland Road and somehow still hasn’t made a league start.
It is also worth noting that he has just returned from almost a month out injured, and therefore fans should be treating him with a little more leniency as he is still getting his match sharpness back.
It is unfair to pin Leeds’ collapse on his shoulders and just because he doesn’t play like Bamford, it doesn’t mean the club should get rid, as it is important for any attack to have variety.
Nketiah has popped up with important goals thanks to his great anticipation and movement, for which he has previously been praised, so it is a little surprising to see fan opinion change to a negative angle.
In other Leeds news, fans have pointed the blame at one man for the shocking collapse against Cardiff.