Leeds United could have a solution in goal, but is it really fair to gamble on Bailey Peacock-Farrell right now?
Leeds United goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell made his first team debut in early 2016 under Steve Evans but has not appeared for the club since.
He was yesterday recalled from a loan spell at non-league side York City, which could be a case of perfect timing given the club’s uninspiring goalkeeping situation.
Felix Wiedwald and Andy Lonergan’s poor form has left Leeds with a dilemma in goal, and they are crying out for a third option, which Peacock-Farrell provides.
The problem is, this is not a good time to throw the 21-year-old into action given his lack of chances since his debut.
Leeds have lost seven of their last nine matches and have a shaky defence low on confidence of which the personnel changes week to week.
Putting a young goalkeeper in when Leeds are under so much pressure could backfire on the team, and the player.
It makes Peacock-Farrell a non-option, when he really should be.
Leeds are paying for their failure to play Peacock-Farrell more recently, in pre-season, in cup games, or Championship matches when the going was good.
It isn’t just Thomas Christiansen’s fault, but former boss Garry Monk too.
Instead of signing Lonergan, Peacock-Farrell could have been used as the back-up and considered as an option.
Their failure to use him has put the club and the goalkeeper in a difficult position when they really need him to be their saviour and fix a problem role.
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