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Leeds United fans excited by Marcelo Bielsa’s comments

Marcelo Bielsa manager of Leeds United arrives prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August ...
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Leeds United could line up with both Eddie Nketiah and Patrick Bamford in the same starting line-up in future.

Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United celebrates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 21, 2019 in Leeds, England.

Marcelo Bielsa’s comments to Leeds Live about Eddie Nketiah and Patrick Bamford playing together have seriously excited supporters.

Nketiah came off the bench for Leeds yesterday and make a great impact.

The Arsenal loanee scored a tap in from close range to give Leeds the three points against Brentford, as they just about edged past Thomas Frank’s side.

There have now been suggestions that Nketiah simply has to come into Leeds’ starting line-up.

But Bielsa has suggested that he could make a tactical switch to ensure that he gets both Bamford and Nketiah in his side.

Bielsa said: “It depends on the needs of the game. According to the opponent and what they are doing, we may go with two strikers.

“Sometimes players with a lot of strikers can have positive and negative impacts. They key is to read the game and make a decision game by game. It is important to play both together. They mix well. One is right-footed and the other left. Down the sides. Can play one in front and one in behind. They can make the link and make movements.”

Bamford has started the season in great form so dropping him would be a harsh move from the Leeds boss.

And the potential to see Nketiah and Bamford working in tandem has really excited Leeds fans.

Leeds are next in action against Stoke City, and it remains to be seen whether Bielsa will change to a two striker formation for that match.