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‘No idea, So stubborn’: Some Leeds fans puzzled by tactic decision that ‘never seems to work’

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Leeds United fans were largely in good spirits after their 2-1 win in the Yorkshire derby against Sheffield United, but there was one gripe the supporters had.

Indeed, it was relating to a switch that Marcelo Bielsa made late in the game, as he once again opted to switch Jack Harrison and Raphinha, moving Harrison to the right and Raphinha to the left.

It’s fair to say that both Harrison and Raphinha played brilliantly against the Blades, with the Englishman grabbing a goal and the Brazilian being a constant nuisance, but it has to be said that they didn’t offer as much once this switch was made.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen Bielsa do this in a game, and it may not be the last, but we can’t quite get our head’s around why it keeps happening.

The old adage is, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, but with Bielsa constantly striving for perfection, he can’t help but make changes.

Leeds fans certainly don’t like that the manager keeps doing this, and here’s what they’ve been saying on social media…

Raphinha of Leeds United.
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