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A #LeedsUnited Thread looking at:
History of @LUFC
#Bielsa's imprint on Leeds
Formation used
#FPL assets across all 4 positions
Weaknesses
Strengths
#FPL top 3 Leeds picks
#LUFC prediction
Predicted starting XI for #GW1
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History of @LUFC #Bielsa's imprint on LeedsFormation used #FPL assets across all 4 positionsWeaknessesStrengths #FPL top 3 Leeds picks #LUFC predictionPredicted starting XI for #GW1Please share, like & reply
WHO ARE LEEDS 
#LUFC have been in lower leagues for the last 16 years after being relegated from the #EPL in 04
They won top division honours in 92, 74 & 69 & reached Champions League semis in 2001 but then fell into administration & ultimately League 1
#LUFC have been in lower leagues for the last 16 years after being relegated from the #EPL in 04
They won top division honours in 92, 74 & 69 & reached Champions League semis in 2001 but then fell into administration & ultimately League 1
BIELSA
Marcelo #Bielsa has installed a philosophy that courses through the veins of everyone involved at the club
He's united players, staff & fans with the city, he's awoken a sleeping giant of European football yet is humble in his approach to back to the #PremierLeague.
Marcelo #Bielsa has installed a philosophy that courses through the veins of everyone involved at the club
He's united players, staff & fans with the city, he's awoken a sleeping giant of European football yet is humble in his approach to back to the #PremierLeague.
FORMATION
Leeds were transformed under Marcelo #Bielsa, off the pitch as well as on it
Last year the preferred formation used was an aggressive 4-1-4-1, creating superiority in certain areas of the pitch which facilitated ball progression & ultimately shooting opportunities
Leeds were transformed under Marcelo #Bielsa, off the pitch as well as on it
Last year the preferred formation used was an aggressive 4-1-4-1, creating superiority in certain areas of the pitch which facilitated ball progression & ultimately shooting opportunities
KEEPERS
For me this comes down to a coin toss between #Meslier & #Casilla, both 4.5
The former didn't really put a foot wrong when the latter was banned for racism
I hope Meslier starts yet think we'll sell Casilla to bring someone else in to be our #1
Tip: Go for FB's instead
For me this comes down to a coin toss between #Meslier & #Casilla, both 4.5
The former didn't really put a foot wrong when the latter was banned for racism
I hope Meslier starts yet think we'll sell Casilla to bring someone else in to be our #1
Tip: Go for FB's instead
DEFENCE
#Dallas (FB) & #Cooper (CB) will be nailed at the back, both 4.5
#Ayling should also take a spot but where exactly, is currently unknown
If he plays FB then #Struijk (4.0) should occupy CB
If plays CB then #Douglas (4.0) could occupy FB
Preseason should be telling
#Dallas (FB) & #Cooper (CB) will be nailed at the back, both 4.5
#Ayling should also take a spot but where exactly, is currently unknown
If he plays FB then #Struijk (4.0) should occupy CBIf plays CB then #Douglas (4.0) could occupy FBPreseason should be telling
MIDFIELD
The midfield is good enough to compete without any additions
#Philips (5.0) pivots the 4-1-4-1 formation, YC magnet
#Harrison & #Costa run the wings, both 5.5
#Klich is my star buy, on pens & will play the most
#Hernandez will play limited mins,
with #Roberts (5.0)
The midfield is good enough to compete without any additions
#Philips (5.0) pivots the 4-1-4-1 formation, YC magnet
#Harrison & #Costa run the wings, both 5.5
#Klich is my star buy, on pens & will play the most#Hernandez will play limited mins,
with #Roberts (5.0)
FORWARDS
Leeds currently only have 1 striker in #FPL, Patrick #Bamford (5.5)
He had his critics last season, as he wastes chances so don't expect many bonus points
My prediction: He will be our top GS by November
Watch out for #Roberts, a 5.0 midfielder who can also play #9
Leeds currently only have 1 striker in #FPL, Patrick #Bamford (5.5)
He had his critics last season, as he wastes chances so don't expect many bonus points
My prediction: He will be our top GS by November
Watch out for #Roberts, a 5.0 midfielder who can also play #9
WEAKNESSES
#Leeds are a fantastic team that smashed the #Championship, but playing teams such as #Barnsley, #Wigan & #QPR
Whilst I have the belief in #Bielsa, Im concerned the pace of #Son, the skill of #KdB & the power of #VVD will be too much for our defence, especially FB's
#Leeds are a fantastic team that smashed the #Championship, but playing teams such as #Barnsley, #Wigan & #QPR
Whilst I have the belief in #Bielsa, Im concerned the pace of #Son, the skill of #KdB & the power of #VVD will be too much for our defence, especially FB's
STRENGTHS
#Fitness: They will start the season as one of the fittest
#Unity: This team won't make wholesale changes, they don't need to. They will follow the #SUFC model rather than #AVFC
#Unknown: No one watches the Championship, #Leeds will surprise a lot of teams!
#Fitness: They will start the season as one of the fittest #Unity: This team won't make wholesale changes, they don't need to. They will follow the #SUFC model rather than #AVFC #Unknown: No one watches the Championship, #Leeds will surprise a lot of teams!
TOP 3 FPL PICKS
#Klich is the most transformed under #Bielsa, he's versatile and will be on pens and a bargain at 5.5
#Dallas is the pick of the 2 FB's due to being guaranteed more minutes
#Bamford may not be world class but will get lots of chances, a steal at 5.5
#Klich is the most transformed under #Bielsa, he's versatile and will be on pens and a bargain at 5.5 #Dallas is the pick of the 2 FB's due to being guaranteed more minutes #Bamford may not be world class but will get lots of chances, a steal at 5.5
TRANSFERS
#Leeds are linked with a lot of players but the one thing I'll say from an #FPL perspective is whoever is brought in, they are extremely unlikely to roll straight into the team
#Bielsa demands intense levels of fitness so new players will take weeks to be ready for him
#Leeds are linked with a lot of players but the one thing I'll say from an #FPL perspective is whoever is brought in, they are extremely unlikely to roll straight into the team
#Bielsa demands intense levels of fitness so new players will take weeks to be ready for him
MY PREDICTION
#Leeds will stay up next season and will finish 11th. They are one of the best ever #Championship teams alongside #Wolves (2018) & #Reading (2006)
They absolutely smashed the league last season & in the #PremierLeague, they will be a very unique team under #Bielsa.
#Leeds will stay up next season and will finish 11th. They are one of the best ever #Championship teams alongside #Wolves (2018) & #Reading (2006)
They absolutely smashed the league last season & in the #PremierLeague, they will be a very unique team under #Bielsa.
MY PREDICTED XI
The only doubt at the moment for me is Pascal #Struijk
Barry #Douglas, both 4.0
Pascal looked solid at the end of the season & #Leeds have stated "he will be involved". Barry is a set piece taker we are in desperate need of
Will need to monitor this preseason
The only doubt at the moment for me is Pascal #Struijk
Barry #Douglas, both 4.0Pascal looked solid at the end of the season & #Leeds have stated "he will be involved". Barry is a set piece taker we are in desperate need of
Will need to monitor this preseason
IF YOU GOT THIS FAR!
Thank you for taking the time to read this & I hope you found it useful
It would mean the world to me if you could RT this & watch the 60 second YouTube video at the start of this thread.
Super looking forward for #SuperLeeds to be back in #FPL!
Chau
Thank you for taking the time to read this & I hope you found it useful
It would mean the world to me if you could RT this & watch the 60 second YouTube video at the start of this thread.
Super looking forward for #SuperLeeds to be back in #FPL!
Chau
