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Leeds United’s Jack Harrison has completed just one cross this season

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Leeds United winger Jack Harrison has serious improving to do.

Jack Harrison of Leeds United during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and Leeds United at Oakwell Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Barnsley, England.

Leeds United winger Jack Harrison re-signed for the Whites on loan this season showing signs of being a better and improved player.

The optimism about that is beginning to drain as Harrison’s performances look to be going backwards.

The winger is struggling to master one of the key attributes for a player in his position. Crossing.

Statistics from Whoscored.com show Harrison has complete only one cross this season

He has had 30 unsuccessful attempts in eight games.

Harrison cannot hide from his statistic. For a player in his position, it’s embarrassing.

Jack Harrison of Leeds United stands dejected during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road on December 26, 2018 in Leeds, England.

Leeds drew 1-1 against Derby County at the weekend and their home form is a serious concern.

Harrison could help Leeds a lot if his crossing was better.

He is capable of producing. His cross against Derby at the play-off semi-final last season was a thing of beauty. It almost single handedly change the perception on him signing for the Whites again.

Perhaps Leeds could help him by starting Eddie Nketiah up front along with Patrick Bamford, giving Harrison an extra target to aim at.

Leeds have other wingers, Jack Clarke is desperate for a chance, and replaced Harrison at times last season.

The Manchester City loanee’s place in the Leeds side should not be taken for granted and he really needs to do better.

Jack Harrison of England U21's during a training session at St Georges Park on November 8, 2017 in Burton-upon-Trent, England.