Leeds United fell to a 2-0 defeat to Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday at Elland Road in disappointing fashion. Now, their gap to the play-off places is down to six points after a disastrous run of form over the festive period. Worryingly, Marcelo Bielsa’s men have won just one of their last six Championship games, also falling to defeat to Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup.
The loss to the Owls was symptomatic of their problems, as they dominated possession but were unable to convert their chances. According to WhoScored, the Whites bossed 67% of the ball against former manager Garry Monk but, still, failed to find a way through.
Furthermore, goalscoring has been their big problem, with only Patrick Bamford finding the net more than five times this season. In fact, they’ve scored 43 goals in their 27 games, seven less than title rivals West Bromwich Albion in that time and recently saw Eddie Nketiah return to Arsenal.
Obviously, they need to arrest their serious slump in form, with many fans thinking bringing in another striker could be the answer after Phil Hay tweeted that the Argentine coach wanted one during the transfer window. With that in mind, here’s how some of them reacted to their latest loss:
Give him what he wants and he’ll work his magic
— ყ ą ŋ (@lufcryann) January 11, 2020
We need 2 Strikers and a Wide player.
— Samuel (@Kaden98329883) January 11, 2020
Is it bielsa or chairman, we still need a no9, a no10, a no5, who is the problem here?
— paulfbuxton (@buxtonfp) January 11, 2020
Nketiah a BIG loss. We just never learn do we?
No investment no chance.
— (((Mark Hoff Hansard))) (@drasnah) January 11, 2020
when the problem over and over again is lack of conversion of chances the answer is obviously a better calibre of striker. Will he get that though ?
— Daithi 2.020 (@Daithionaroll) January 11, 2020
It’s a bit of a joke that we’ve weakened the squad in the first 2 weeks of the window. Seems everyone but the clubs knew Eddie was going back. We seem to be so reactive in the window. If you aren’t strengthening you’re going backwards relative to the competition.
— PJH LUFC (@pistol1603) January 11, 2020
It seems an easy choice to me at present, we are in prime position to get promoted & a lot of people believe we are the best side in the league included the experts & pundits but lack that quality finisher that all successful sides need. Go spend whatever is needed & get us there
— benny mchale (@benny_mchale) January 11, 2020
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