Helder Costa is set to start his first league game for Leeds United on Saturday.
Leeds United supporters on Twitter have provided a mixed reaction to the news that Helder Costa is set to start against Charlton Athletic on Saturday in the place of the injured Pablo Hernandez.
Ahead of that game, Bielsa told his pre-match press conference, as quoted by Leeds Live, that Hernandez will not play because ‘he has a muscular problem’, with summer signing Costa taking his place in the starting XI.
Whites fans have provided a mixed reaction to Bielsa’s comments because some are delighted to finally see Costa get a start in the Championship, while others are sad to see Hernandez missing out.
Some fans saw the positive side that it could be a blessing in disguise for the club down the line because Costa now has the chance to shine and prove his worth.
Another fan wasn’t pleased to hear Bielsa once again telling his opposing manager of the changes he has made to his starting XI.
Bielsa has had a tendency to name his team ahead of a game but, as he proved last season, and during the early stages of this campaign, it doesn’t have much of an impact.
Nonetheless, Costa now has a chance to prove his worth on the flanks because if he does then it will increase his chances of keeping his place in the starting XI.
Added with that, when Hernandez returns, there could be the possibility that he is deployed in behind the striker, which is something the fans would like to see.
Leeds head to The Valley on Saturday sitting top of the Championship table, but only three points separate themselves and eighth-placed Charlton, who have made a strong start since their promotion from League One.
Here is a selection of Leeds fans on Twitter reacting to Bielsa’s team news:
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