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‘I don’t get that at all’: Some Leeds fans confused by Bielsa’s decision today

Marcelo Bielsa manager of Leeds United looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Leeds United at KCOM Stadium on Februar...
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Some Leeds United fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the substitution of Patrick Bamford against Fulham.

Bamford was in action for Leeds in their Championship game against Fulham at Elland Road this afternoon.

The former Chelsea and Nottingham Forest striker started the match and scored as early as the 10th minute.

However, Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa decided to take the 26-year-old off at half time.

Some Leeds fans were confused and surprised by the Argentine’s decision, as shown by the following posts on Twitter.

Stats

According to WhoScored, against Fulham at Elland Road this afternoon, Bamford took two shots of which one ended in goal, had a pass accuracy of 62.5%, won one header, and took 13 touches.

So far this season, the 26-year-old striker has made 36 starts and one substitute appearance in the Championship for the Whites, scoring 13 goals and providing two assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

The win against Fulham means that Leeds are at the top of the Championship table at the moment with 74 points from 39 matches, three points clear of second-placed West Bromwich Albion and eight points clear of third-placed Brentford.

Patrick Bamford of Leeds United scores a goal which is then disallowed for offside during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Bristol City at Elland Road on February 15,… (George Wood/Getty Images)