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Leeds fans want Alioski to start at left back if Douglas misses out

Ezgjan Alioski of Leeds United during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday v Leeds United at Hillsborough Stadium on Septembe...
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Leeds United may be without Barry Douglas against Blackburn Rovers.

Leeds United's Ezgjan Alioski during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on October 6, 2018 in Leeds, England.

Leeds United return from the international break on Saturday afternoon, as they travel to take on Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.

The Whites drew 1-1 with Brentford in their last outing before the break, and will now be looking to get back to winning ways against Blackburn.

Manager Marcelo Bielsa may have to tinker with his side though, as there are a number of players in a race against time to recover from injuries.

Gaetano Berardi, Pablo Hernandez and Kemar Roofe are all looking to recover from injuries, as is left back Barry Douglas having suffered a hamstring problem against Brentford.

Douglas being out would be a major blow for Leeds this weekend, and fans have been left to wonder just who would come in at left back to take his spot.

Berardi could take that spot if he’s fit to play, whilst youngster Tom Pearce is another option there, but fans want to see another player take the role.

Ezgjan Alioski of Leeds United during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday v Leeds United at Hillsborough Stadium on September 28, 2018 in Sheffield, England.

Ezgjan Alioski may be a winger, but he did play as a left back for Lugano in Switzerland, and played there against Brentford briefly with effect, as fans have taken to Twitter to suggest that he was a ‘revelation’ in that role last time out.

Others believe he was brilliant there, and believe it is much more suited to him as it will be harder for him to be flagged offside, which has been a major problem this season, and think he should be given the nod if Douglas misses out.

Leeds United's Ezgjan Alioski during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Birmingham City at Elland Road on September 22, 2018 in Leeds, England.