Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has suggested that young striker Tyler Roberts could start against Millwall following an injury crisis, in comments published by Leeds Live.
What’s the word?
Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United have been flying since the start of the season, leading the way in the battle for promotion, but they return to action following the international break with a major selection headache on their hands.
Patrick Bamford faces months on the sidelines and will be joined there by Kemar Roofe ahead of Saturday’s clash with Millwall. Although Roofe’s injury is not as serious, it leaves Leeds with few options for their next clash.
As such, Bielsa has hinted to Leeds Live that 19-year-old Wales international Tyler Roberts could be given his chance to shine.
What was said?
“The first option we have is Tyler Roberts and we have also other possibilities. He has made many efforts in the last international games he played, he played 40 minutes as a number nine and this is an option for us.”
The right call?
Seeing opportunities limited following his arrival in January due to injury, Roberts has already played 35 minutes for Leeds this season and represented his nation on international duty – so he enters the Millwall game in good standing.
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His competition for action comes in the form of fellow youngsters Ryan Edmondson and Jack Clarke, with the former only having 17 minutes of Championship action to his name after earning his debut on the final day of last season.
With Clarke just 17 and yet to earn an opportunity in the league, it is clear that Roberts is the man Leeds should turn towards. However, both Edmondson and Clarke could earn chances of their own in the coming weeks.
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