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Marcelo Bielsa delivers his verdict on Leeds United attacker Samu Saiz’s latest display

Marcelo Bielsa manager of Leeds United looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Leeds United at Bramall Lane o...
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Samu Saiz was brought back into Leeds United’s starting line up by Marcelo Bielsa yesterday.

Marcelo Bielsa manager of Leeds United looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Leeds United at Bramall Lane on December 01, 2018 in Sheffield, England.

Marcelo Bielsa has said at his latest press conference, which was broadcast on Leeds United’s official website, that Samu Saiz needs to do better.

Saiz helped Leeds to a 2-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers, after being brought back into Bielsa’s starting line-up.

However, the Argentine boss only felt like the playmaker had made a small step forward with his performance.

Although Bielsa felt that there were signs of positivity about Saiz’s display, he also suggested that the playmaker could do more.

He said: “He played well today but he didn’t create superiority (in going past QPR players). Playing well is a step forward. Now he needs to find his capacity to make the difference.”

Samu Saiz of Leeds United(C) celebrates his sides second goal with team mates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Leeds United at Ashton Gate on October 21, 2017...

Saiz has, rather surprisingly, lost his place in Leeds’ starting line-up of late, with Bielsa preferring other options.

The Spaniard was making his first start in six matches yesterday, with his form dipping.

Whether Saiz will have done enough to keep his place again now, remains to be seen.

Leeds scored their goals against QPR through Kemar Roofe, with the striker bagging a brace to ensure the Whites came from behind to pick up the three points.

Leeds United's Samu Saiz during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Middlesbrough at Elland Road on August 31, 2018 in Leeds, England.