Leeds United have a big decision to make and this is the ideal time to do it.
Leeds United goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell did not impress in the club’s 4-1 defeat to West Brom.
The Northern Irishman could end up losing his role as Leeds’ number one goalkeeper to summer signing Jamal Blackman, who is on loan from Chelsea.
A decision like this is a huge one for Leeds’ season. Fortunately for Marcelo Bielsa, this is the perfect time to make it.
Chopping and changing a goalkeeper has the potential to seriously disrupt a defence.
With Championship teams often playing twice a week, there is little time to effectively prepare for such an adjustment.
On this occasion, Leeds have a chance to prepare thoroughly.
The international break gives manager Bielsa time to carefully implement the change and make Blackman his new number one.
The Chelsea loanee is no stranger to the Championship after starring for Sheffield United last season.
Leeds will not get a break in the season like this until the next international break in 2019.
Peacock-Farrell has done well so far but errors have begun to creep into his game.
Now is the right moment for Blackman to be introduced into the Leeds first team.
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