Jack Clarke helped Leeds United pick up a point at the weekend, as Marcelo Bielsa’s side impressed again.
Marcelo Bielsa may have frustrated some Leeds United supporters by not playing Jack Clarke sooner, but he could have played a blinder with the youngster.
Leeds fans have been calling for Clarke to start for several weeks now, with Gianni Alisoki struggling for form.
Clarke has impressed at development squad level, and whenever used off the bench.
And the youngster once again caught the eye, as Leeds beat Sheffield United on Saturday.
Clarke came off the substitutes’ bench at half-time to help Leeds earn three points at Bramall Lane, as he set up Pablo Hernandez’s winner.
The 18-year-old is now pushing ever closer to his first Championship start, but Bielsa has done the right thing by being cautious.
Despite Clarke’s impressive performances, there are still signs that he needs to improve his fitness levels before playing from the off.
And by easing him into first-team life gently, Bielsa has done exactly the right thing with the Leeds youngster, as it has enabled him to thrive without having the pressure of playing 90 minutes.
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