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title: "Leeds United: Fans want Tyler Roberts to be in the starting line-up"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-fans-want-tyler-roberts-to-be-in-the-starting-line-up/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Jack Maleham"
section: "Twitter Talk"
published: "2020-03-02T17:20:49Z"
modified: "2020-03-02T17:20:49Z"
---

# Leeds United: Fans want Tyler Roberts to be in the starting line-up

**It seems that plenty of Leeds United supporters would like to see Tyler Roberts given a chance in the starting line-up following his performance against Hull City at the weekend.**

The 21-year-old came off the bench at the KCOM Stadium and made a huge impact, scoring two goals despite only being on the pitch for 23 minutes ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tyler-roberts/leistungsdaten/spieler/296986)). Roberts has not been a regular in Marcelo Bielsa’s team this season. Indeed he has only featured in 13 Championship fixtures so far ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tyler-roberts/leistungsdaten/spieler/296986)) and recently missed several games after picking up a leg muscle injury against Reading back in November ([LeedsLive](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-tyler-roberts-injury-17321110)).

Having him back and amongst the goals is a huge bonus for Leeds, who lost Eddie Nketiah in January after he was recalled by Arsenal ([Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11899404/eddie-nketiah-recalled-by-arsenal-from-leeds-loan-spell)) whilst Jean-Kévin Augustin has a minor injury which is keeping him out at the moment ([LeedsLive](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/jean-kevin-augustin-leeds-injury-17821403)).

Roberts can now compete with Patrick Bamford for the centre-forward spot in the team, and it seems that some fans think that he should actually replace the 26-year-old in the starting 11 for their next game against Huddersfield Town.

Here is what some had to say on Twitter, as one supporter said it is a ‘no brainer’ to start the Wales international…

> Roberts confidence is high now Bamford is low we need to start Roberts I think why not
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> — Chris Gray (@CWG1201) [March 2, 2020](https://twitter.com/CWG1201/status/1234409204934414336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> A fully fit Roberts is 10 times better than Bamford btw. Our frontline looks so good rn
>
> — Jake Mahon (@JakeMahon\_) [February 29, 2020](https://twitter.com/JakeMahon_/status/1233756959964385281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I am still buzzing that Tyler Roberts scored 2 yesterday for Leeds, I think he should be starting up front every game, even if he’s not fit he will do a better job than Patrick Bamford.. [#lufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/lufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#mot](https://twitter.com/hashtag/mot?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Connor Mahoney!! BielsaBall and Beer 🍺🍺 (@ConnorMOT92) [March 1, 2020](https://twitter.com/ConnorMOT92/status/1234242474165620736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> It’s a no brainer that Tyler Roberts should start for Leeds up front on Saturday. [#lufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/lufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#mot](https://twitter.com/hashtag/mot?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Ryan (@LeedsUtdRyan) [March 2, 2020](https://twitter.com/LeedsUtdRyan/status/1234406629438885888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I would definitely give Roberts a run of games. He looks in good nick & give Bamford a rest for the next few games & see how Roberts holds up. [#lufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/lufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Adam Ross (@rossi\_on) [March 2, 2020](https://twitter.com/rossi_on/status/1234459234529677312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Hope Roberts gets a chance in the coming games. Good player, but needs to keep himself fit
>
> — White Knight LUFC (@WhiteKnightLUFC) [March 2, 2020](https://twitter.com/WhiteKnightLUFC/status/1234461776172998657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> 25 minutes on the pitch. 2 shots. 2 goals. There is no debate, Roberts has to start against Huddersfield. We cannot continue under the illusion that Bamford will ever be consistent enough at the top level [#LUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/LmJNCLUYuu](https://t.co/LmJNCLUYuu)
>
> — Seán Duffy (@seantduffy) [March 1, 2020](https://twitter.com/seantduffy/status/1234107284743163904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Leeds fans, would you start Tyler Roberts against Huddersfield Town? Let us know below…***