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Leeds United boss Thomas Christiansen doesn’t want new goalkeeper in January… could be a big risk

Thomas Christiansen manager of Leeds United looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United at Moli...
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Leeds United have struggled to find a reliable goalkeeper so far this season.

Thomas Christiansen manager of Leeds United looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United at Molineux on November 22, 2017 in...

According to a report in Leeds Live, Leeds United boss Thomas Christiansen is not set to sign a goalkeeper in the January transfer window.

Leeds have had problems finding a consistent number one this season, with both Felix Wiedwald and Andy Lonergan making errors.

However, in a big show of faith, Christiansen is prepared to stick with his current goalkeeping options.

APOEL's Spanish head coach Thomas Christiansen looks on prior to the Europa League group B football match beetween Young Boys and APOEL at the Stade de Suisse in Bern on October 20, 2016.

There had been a feeling that Leeds may look for a more reliable custodian when the transfer window re-opens, but a goalkeeper is not said to be on Christiansen’s shopping list, and that has to be considered a big risk.

Wiedwald has stepped back into Leeds’ first-team recently and looked assured, but if the German makes another error, he will be under pressure straight away.

Leeds goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald collides with his own player Pontus Jansson whilst clearing a corner during the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Leeds United at Cardiff...

And if Christiansen has to rotate his goalkeepers again, not signing a new number one will almost certainly be held against him.

Leeds do intend to bring in additions in the January transfer window, with another defender targeted.

Christiansen wants to strengthen his backline, as he feels he is short at the back, as things stand.

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