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Marcelo Bielsa gives his opinion on Eddie Nketiah’s latest display for Leeds United

Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United reacts during the Carabao Cup second round match between Leeds United and Stoke City at Elland Road on August 27, 201...
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Leeds United have brought in Eddie Nketiah on loan from Arsenal.

Marcelo Bielsa the head coach

Marcelo Bielsa has praised Eddie Nketiah as a ‘high value’ player for Leeds United already, through his comments to Leeds Live.

Nketiah joined Leeds on loan from Arsenal, and he is yet to start a Championship match for them.

However, Nketiah already has three goals to his name in four appearances for the Whites.

The young striker scored the winning goal against Brentford in the Championship and has also hit the back of the net in both his starts in the Carabao Cup.

Nketiah got his name on the scoresheet last night, as Leeds picked up a 2-2 draw with Stoke City.

And Bielsa said: “Nketiah is a player who makes positive contributions to the team. A striker who has goals. This is something with high value for a team.”

Despite Nketiah’s contribution, Leeds still went out of the cup on penalties yesterday.

The teenage striker’s goal has only increased calls for him to be brought into Bielsa’s starting line-up though.

Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United celebrates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 21, 2019 in Leeds, England.

The problem for Bielsa is that Patrick Bamford is in great form, so dropping him would be particularly harsh.

Bielsa has previously suggested that Nketiah could play on the wing, with Bamford retaining his spot up top, and that could now be the best option for Leeds.

The Whites are next in action against Swansea City, who have also made a bright start to the campaign.