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Leeds United’s Jamie Shackleton not bothered by Marcelo Bielsa changing his position

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Jamie Shackleton is a very talented Leeds United youngster.

LOSC Lille's Argentinian head coach Marcelo Bielsa reacts during a press conference at the 'Domaine de Luchin' on August 5, 2017 in Camphin-en-Pevele, northern France on the eve of the...

Leeds United youngster Jamie Shackleton has told LUTV that he is not bothered about head coach Marcelo Bielsa changing his position.

Shackleton has featurd quite heavily for Leeds in their pre-season friendly matches so far.

The 18-year-old was in action on Thursday evening, as the Whites took on Guiseley at Nethermoor Park.

The youngster has revealed that he is not bothered about new head coach Bielsa changing his position from midfield to wing-back.

Shackleton told LUTV: “I’ve played on the wing before when I was younger but never wing-back. I don’t mind it, to be fair. It suits my game and I am enjoying it.”

Marseille's Argentinian head coach Marcelo Bielsa looks on during the French L1 football match between Girondins de Bordeaux (FCGB) and Marseille (OM) on April 12, 2015 at the Chaban-...

Promising talent

Shackleton has yet to make his debut for the Leeds first team in a competitive match, but there is no doubt that the 18-year-old is hugely talented and very promising.

While it is unlikely that the teenager will be able to make himself a regular in Bielsa’s team next season, the youngster could get some valuable playing time in 2018-19.

Playing in a different position and being tested is also a good way for Shackleton to learn and get experience.

Marseille's Argentinian head coach Marcelo Bielsa gestures during the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille and Stade Malherbe de Caen on August 8, 2015 at the Velodrome...