Marcelo Bielsa should give Jamal Blackman his Leeds United chance

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Leeds United goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell has shown signs of weakness in recent weeks.

Marcelo Bielsa should give Jamal Blackman his first Leeds United start in the league for their next match.

Leeds may have made an extremely bright start to the season, and it would be understandable if Bielsa wanted to keep faith in his current line-up.

But the argument for Blackman to come in and replace Bailey Peacock-Farrell is becoming stronger.

Peacock-Farrell has shown some signs of weakness in recent weeks, with Leeds regularly conceding from set pieces.

The youngster hasn’t been commanding enough at times, and it could be time to take him out of the firing line.

Peacock-Farrell should have done better with Wigan Athletic’s first goal yesterday, and it isn’t the first error the Northern Ireland international has made in recent weeks.

While the Leeds youngster is still an exciting talent, Bielsa’s side could benefit from Blackman coming in.

At 6ft 6inch, Blackman should have no problem coming for crosses and the Leeds stopper is already a very proven Championship stopper.

Bielsa has held the summer signing in reserve at Elland Road so far, but the time may have come for the Chelsea loanee to be given his big chance now.