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Leeds ace Alioski provides assist and now Marcelo Bielsa has decision to make

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Leeds star Ezgjan Alioski is on form for Macedonia.

Macedonia's defender Ezgjan Alioski eyes the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualification football match between Italy and Macedonia on October 6, 2017 at the Grande Torino Stadium in...

Leeds United ace Ezgjan Alioski provided an assist as Macedonia drew 1-1 with Slovenia.

It capped an impressive international break for Alioski, who scored in a win for Macedonia days earlier.

Alioski has been much improved for Leeds in recent weeks, and an important decision awaits manager Marcelo Bielsa upon his return.

In contrast to Alioski, Barry Douglas has had a very different international break to the Macedonian.

Douglas has been resting up, taking a family holiday to Barcelona, as shown on his Instagram feed.

He will be fresh, and hoping to reclaim his place in the team.

Barry Douglas of Leeds United looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Middlesbrough at Elland Road on August 31, 2018 in Leeds, England.

Alioski on the other hand is in great form, and a goal and assist on international duty maintains his credentials.

For some there will be no decision, but it will depend on the condition he returns in.

Alioski has played 90 minutes three times in eight days. Douglas could have the edge in training this week as a result.

It would be harsh on him if he is left out against Millwall, but Bielsa has to decide who is in better shape to feature, and take into account Leeds’ upcoming schedule.

He may decide it is best to utilise Alioski from the bench.

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.