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Leeds United fans react to Marcelo Bielsa’s comments about Stuart Dallas

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Leeds United star Stuart Dallas has been moved into a central midfield position in recent weeks by Marcelo Bielsa.

Marcelo Bielsa of Leeds United looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Leeds United at Deepdale on October 22, 2019 in Preston, England.

Leeds United fans have disagreed with Marcelo Bielsa’s comments to the Yorkshire Evening Post about Stuart Dallas, who has been shifted into midfield in recent weeks.

Dallas started out this season at right-back, with Luke Ayling out injured, and he was hugely impressive for Leeds in their defence.

The Northern Irish international has now shown his versatility as he has played in a central midfield role of late, with Leeds short of options there.

And Bielsa feels that Dallas has made a big impact in a new position.

The Whites boss said: “I liked the performance of Dallas.

“He’s a player who develops a little bit more every time.

“We didn’t have time to prepare him but he’s played there since the international break and has performed well.”

Leeds fans have been less impressed by Dallas since his move into midfield though.

And many Leeds followers feel that Dallas should be moved back to his full-back role, where he was performing better.

Whether Dallas will continue in midfield for Leeds at the weekend remains to be seen.

Bielsa tends not to like making alterations to his team, but Leeds’ form of recent weeks has dipped.

Leeds drew 1-1 with Preston North End in their last outing, which means they have won just two of their last six Championship matches.

Leeds are next in action against Sheffield Wednesday, in what looks set to be a competitive Yorkshire derby at Hillsborough.