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Just 10 passes made… no wonder Bielsa hauled off Leeds star Jack Harrison

Jack Harrison of Leeds United stands dejected during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road on Dec...
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Leeds winger Jack Harrison was substituted at half-time in defeat.

Jack Harrison of Leeds United stands dejected during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road on December 26, 2018 in Leeds, England.

Leeds United loanee Jack Harrison had shown signs of making improvements in recent weeks.

His performance away to Birmingham City was not so impressive.

The Manchester City owned star was substituted at half-time by manager Marcelo Bielsa.

This was common in December and January, but he has had a longer leash lately.

On this occasion it was easy to see why Bielsa wanted him off early, he was barely involved at all.

Leeds United's Jack Harrison during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Derby County at Elland Road on January 11, 2019 in Leeds, England.

Harrison managed only 19 touches in 45 minutes at St Andrews.

He managed no shots, created no chances, and made only 10 passes.

Pablo Hernandez by contrast, another attacking player, made 67 passes in 90 minutes.

This was the first time Harrison has been taken off at half-time since early February.

If he performs like this again, he might not even be in the starting line up at all.

Leeds United's Jack Harrison scores his side's second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Derby County at Elland Road on January 11, 2019 in Leeds, England.