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Leeds fans react to Paul Heckingbottom comments about Felix Wiedwald

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Felix Wiedwald could feature for Leeds United against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Championship this week.

Paul Heckingbottom Leeds manager gestures during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Leeds United at iPro Stadium on February 21, 2018 in Derby, England.

Leeds United fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to give their reaction to comments from head coach Paul Heckingbottom about goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald on Monday.

Wiedwald has been in disappointing form of late and was at fault for Middlesbrough’s second goal last week.

With the Whites losing 3-0 to Boro away from home at the Riverside Stadium in the Championship last Friday evening, they need to win against Wolverhampton Wanderers this week in order to retain their chances of finishing in the playoffs.

The West Yorkshire outfit will take on Wolves at Elland Road in the Championship on Wednesday evening.

Felix Wiedwald of Leeds United looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Leeds United at iPro Stadium on February 21, 2018 in Derby, England.

Ahead of the match, Heckingbottom has positive words about Wiedwald despite his error last week.

The Leeds head coach has also suggested that the 2017 summer signing from Werder Bremen could start against Nuno’s Wolves this week.

Heckingbottom told Leeds Live about Wiedwald: “He knows where he’s made mistakes, but he knows where he’s had good games.

“We want everyone fit and pushing, which gives me the option to change. It’s one of the most important positions in the team.”

Leeds fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to comments from head coach Heckingbottom about goalkeeper Wiedwald on Monday.

Below are some of the best comments:

Felix Wiedwald of Leeds United during the Sky Bet Championship match between Ipswich Town and Leeds United at Portman Road on January 13, 2018 in Ipswich, England.