Leeds United have to be feeling pretty good at the moment.
The Whites have won four league games in a row, and their most recent victory was a very emphatic one as they beat Hull 4-0 last Saturday.
The star man from that day was undoubtedly Tyler Roberts as the Wales international bagged twice after coming off the bench.
Roberts completely outshined Patrick Bamford on Saturday, and Marcelo Bielsa simply has to start him or else he risks sending out the wrong message.
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Roberts vs Bamford
It’s no secret that the former Middlesbrough striker hasn’t been at the races this season, scoring just 12 times.
He’s massively underperforming his xG, and he’s constantly being criticised by the fanbase for poor performances.
Roberts, on the other hand, netted two times against Hull last time out and his confidence is likely to be high as a result.
Must make the change
Bielsa has been hesitant to drop Bamford this term despite constant calls from the fanbase for Eddie Nketiah to get a chance while he was at the club.
The Chelsea academy graduate has started all but two league games this term, but his form indicates that he shouldn’t keep getting chance after chance, scoring just twice in his previous 12 outings.
If Roberts doesn’t start this weekend it sends out completely the wrong message, not only to the fans who have been clamouring for Bamford to be dropped but also for any fringe player looking to become a starter at Elland Road.
Not only is he risking backlash from the fanbase by starting Bamford, but he’s risking a multitude of questions being raised about his selection policy regarding picking players on form.
The Argentine simply has to start the £3.6m-rated man against Huddersfield. He’s more than earnt an opportunity to play in the starting XI.
In other news, the FA may have just saved Leeds £5m.