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Noel Whelan comments on Kemar Roofe playing as a number 10 for Leeds United

Kemar Roofe of Leeds United shoots at goal under pressure from George Byers of Swansea City compete for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship ma...
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Leeds’ top scorer switched positions.

Kemar Roofe of Leeds United shoots at goal under pressure from George Byers of Swansea City compete for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Swansea City...

Leeds United top scorer Kemar Roofe was used to fill the number 10 role against Swansea City.

The Whites are still figuring out how best to replace Samu Saiz, who was loaned to Getafe.

Roofe’s form has dipped in recent weeks, and he has now gone five games without a goal.

It did not really click against Swansea, with neither Roofe, or striker Patrick Bamford finding the scoresheet.

Former Leeds forward Noel Whelan believes it should be given time.

Whelan told BBC Radio Leeds’ post game coverage that he is in favour of the switch.

Leeds United's Jamie Shackleton and Kemar Roofe battle with Swansea City's Matt Grimesduring the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Swansea City at Elland Road on February...

He said: “There’s a lot more to come from Roofe in the number 10 role.

“We have got to be patient.”

Roofe has 14 goals in 26 games for Leeds this season.

Patrick Bamford’s return from injury has led to manager Marcelo Bielsa pushing to get both players in the team.

Bielsa is unlikely to abandon it after just one game, especially with Leeds controlling the match and winning.

Leeds United's Kemar Roofe battles with Swansea City's Mike van der Hoorn during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Swansea City at Elland Road on February 13, 2019 in...