Do Leeds United need more of a creative spark?
For the first time in three seasons under Massimo Cellino’s ownership, a Leeds United boss has lasted through from the beginning of the campaign into December.
With Leeds sitting high in fifth place, head coach Garry Monk is not going anywhere, and the fans are dreaming of a promotion push.
Leeds United manager Garry Monk
There is plenty more to do for the Whites, and one area to address in the transfer window as well as another striker to back up Chris Wood, is looking to get them creating more goalscoring chances.
Statistics show Leeds rank in the bottom three sides in the Championship when it comes to creating chances, only managing more than Ipswich Town and strugglers Rotherham United.
| Chances Created | |
|---|---|
| Leeds | 183 |
| Ipswich | 174 |
| Rotherham | 162 |
Fulham rank top of the list, creating 265 chances in 22 games, while league leaders Newcastle United have tallied 241.
Leeds’ low ranking, 21st, shows how badly they need loanee Pablo Hernandez back from injury.
The Spaniard has missed the last month, and was flying before his fitness troubles, creating more chances per game (3.08) than any Championship player.
Nottingham Forests’ Henri Lansbury in action with Leeds United’s Pablo Hernandez
Leeds have largely struggled to replace him, although Stuart Dallas stepped up at the weekend with the assist for Kyle Bartley’s winner against Brentford.
If Leeds are to win promotion, they will need to be more prolific in terms of making key passes. Getting Hernandez back will be a big help, but they need to use the transfer window to add another player with similar qualities, so they are not over reliant on the 31-year-old.
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