Leeds have to prepare for the play-offs.
Leeds United must take a pragmatic view heading into the final two games of the season.
Automatic promotion is a long shot and the Whites must ensure they are well prepared for the play-offs.
This means resting one or two key players, like Pablo Hernandez, and giving those on the fringes a chance.
One deserving of a chance is Izzy Brown.
Leeds signed Brown on loan from Chelsea for this scenario, to give them a boost at the end of the season and help win promotion.
They might have left it a bit late to start playing him, but better late than never.
Brown has already clinched promotion through the play-offs once for Huddersfield and knows what it takes.
After bouncing back from injury he has featured for the under-23s regularly and performed well.
A couple of strong performances to end the season can set him up to feature in the play-offs and save Leeds’ season.
It would require a U-turn from Marcelo Bielsa, who has been reluctant to use him so far, restricting Brown to only one substitute appearance.
If he has made his mind up about Brown, then he must turn to Jamie Shackleton instead.
The lack of chances given to the teenager is confusing given that he has looked so impressive when called upon.
The young attacker can give Leeds the energy they have been lacking in recent games and provide the team with a much needed lift.
It’s time for the Whites to shake things up.
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