Leeds attacker performed miracles last season.
The images of Pablo Hernandez in tears after Leeds United’s late season collapse should still haunt supporters.
The Spaniard gave everything all season long, scoring 12 goals and providing 12 assists.
A big concern for Leeds should be whether he has peaked under Marcelo Bielsa already.
Hernandez is 34, and has played 113 league games for Leeds in the past three seasons.
Last year he defied logic and expectations with his performances. There is a strong chance his consistency dips this coming campaign.
That’s why Leeds can’t just assume the veteran Spaniard will be the same player. Anything Hernandez contributes should be seen as a bonus.
Leeds must factor this is when planning ahead for the new season.
That should mean bringing in fresh competition for the Spaniard.
To be fair Leeds tried it last summer with Izzy Brown, it just didn’t work. More success is needed this time around. It could make all the difference.
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