Leeds United appear to be set to leave Pontus Jansson out of their starting line-up.
Leeds United fans are not best pleased with Marcelo Bielsa’s decision to keep Pontus Jansson out of the starting line-up for their match against Stoke City.
Bielsa suggested at his press conference earlier today, which was broadcast on Leeds’ official website, that Jansson would not start.
The Swedish defender has only recently returned from the World Cup, so hasn’t had as long to adapt to the Leeds’ boss’s style as most of the squad.
And Bielsa has suggested that Jansson won’t be risked on the opening day of the season.
The Argentine boss said: “He had three weeks of vacation, he came back six days ago and I have to take this into account.”
The comments have not exactly gone down well with Leeds supporters though, who are fearful about what to expect without Jansson at the back.
Leeds’ options at centre-back already look short, and there are fears that they could be tested to the limit by Stoke.
The Potters have one of the best attacks in the Championship, and Leeds will have to be on their guard against Gary Rowett’s side.
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