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Thomas Christiansen on whether he’s changed Leeds United’s pitch size

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Leeds United fans believe that Elland Road’s pitch has been reduced in size this season.

Thomas Christiansen has told BBC Radio Leeds that it is not true that Elland Road’s pitch size has changed.

Leeds fans believe that the pitch has been made smaller, which would suggest Christiansen wanted to limit the time opposition teams have on the ball.

However, the Danish boss insists that Leeds have not altered the size of the Elland Road playing surface.

APOEL's headcoach Thomas Christiansen looks on during the UEFA Champions League group stages play-off football match between Cyprus' APOEL Nicosia and Denmark's FC Copenhagen on August 24,...

“It’s not true,” Christiansen said, when asked if he had changed the size of the pitch since taking charge.

“Perhaps in other pitches, they are, but I cannot say about that.”

Leeds have not made the most auspicious of starts at Elland Road in the Championship, but they are still unbeaten.

Leeds beat Port Vale 4-1 in the League Cup, but the goals have dried up since.

The Whites have failed to score in either of their last two games, against Preston North End and Fulham, which both matches finishing as 0-0 draws.

Leeds have created chances in both contests, but they have lacked the finishing touch required to put the ball into the back of the net.

Leeds are next in action at the weekend, when they take on Simon Grayson’s Sunderland side.

APOEL's Danish coach Thomas Christiansen looks on ahead of their UEFA Europa League Group B football match between Cyprus' APOEL Nicosia and Kazakhstan's FC Astana on September 15, 2016,...