Where did you get Llorente not being match fit from?

We need an early goal which would settle the team as some people will be very critical if we don't win.
I hope our fans keep backing the team no matter what the result ,just remember what it was like before Bielsa.

good to be on the road away from that horrible pitch.
can't believe llorente is still not fit he played last week didn't he?
hope bamford can get back on track as our new buys have not impressed me much yet. still i'll go 2-0 for the whites. bamford and harrison to score.

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This is from the press conference. The minutes with the 23s was an aspect that was missing so that he could return with us.

Llorente has the characteristics of a strong defender. He is a player who is happy recovering the ball and he’s the player who has physical attributes who can help in the aerial game and the physical game on the ground.

I believe he would have had a run out today if the U23's hadn't been postponed but that said he looked very good against Stoke.

I am pretty sure he will start.

News on Llorente was from beeb and Sky

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Gut feel is a draw here, need a performance!

Goals for/against!...

Leeds!....30-34..

Newcastle!....18-32..

Looking at that if the pitch is better than Elland Road we shouldn't have any problems unless its the players!..

In transfer news, Granada (the football club not the TV people) are after Alioski, he quite fancies it as his contract is up at the end of the season, but the club wont let him go,

comment by AndDonRevieistheKing (U7852)
posted 1 minute ago
In transfer news, Granada (the football club not the TV people) are after Alioski, he quite fancies it as his contract is up at the end of the season, but the club wont let him go,
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I’m hoping that we will sign players in the summer that would mean Alioskis game time is limited. But it would be a shame not to get a few for him.

Do you have any news on the WhatsApp message about Bielsa/Cooper & AR supposedly falling out over the pitch?

Got the message sent to me then spoke to someone else who confirmed it, the manager must have been upset apparently he said we would have to start playing a long ball game,

comment by AndDonRevieistheKing (U7852)
posted 3 minutes ago
Got the message sent to me then spoke to someone else who confirmed it, the manager must have been upset apparently he said we would have to start playing a long ball game,
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What?! I didn’t believe it because it sounds so bad it was a spoof. I hope the relationship isn’t as bad as that made it sound!

Yeah Bielsa doesn’t want to sell.

comment by Jonty (U4614)
posted 14 hours, 6 minutes ago
Gut feel is a draw here, need a performance!
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Agree

Loser of this game will be in trouble. Impetus is on Newcastle more than us however. 1-1 or 2-1, not sure which way.

I would keep Alioski personally. Not as a first teamer but as a squad players hes good to have around.

If like to see Poveda have a loan somewhere in the championship see what he can do

Ok, again, I’m looking for a win, however it comes but Paddy needs to find the net again soon.

Btw, for those that don’t have BT, live commentary here:

https://talksport.com/football/premier-league/match/2021-01-26/newcastle-united-v-leeds-united/

Meslier
Ayling Llorente Cooper Alioski
Phillips
Raphinha Dallas Rodrigo Harrison
Bamford

Subs: Cassilla, Davis, Strujik, Klich, Shackleton, Costa, Roberts, Hernandez, Poveda

Klich dropped to the bench.

Must needs a rest

Come Onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeds!!!
MOT

Only the second league game Klich has missed under Bielsa. Can see why he might need a rest!

Dallas over Klich is a surprise. It can’t be fatigue as we haven’t played for ages. Maybe a knock or just dropped for poor performance?

We might find Alioski in a free role tonight

comment by Lubo - We're Home! (U14008)
posted 2 minutes ago
Only the second league game Klich has missed under Bielsa. Can see why he might need a rest!
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Can’t see it being a need of a rest given the time since our last game. Either a knock or dropped. I get the feeling he is dropped.

I’m shocked but Klich was poor against Brighton.

comment by HaveFaithInLeeds (U8688)
posted 11 minutes ago
comment by Lubo - We're Home! (U14008)
posted 2 minutes ago
Only the second league game Klich has missed under Bielsa. Can see why he might need a rest!
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Can’t see it being a need of a rest given the time since our last game. Either a knock or dropped. I get the feeling he is dropped.

I’m shocked but Klich was poor against Brighton.
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He was poor until Pablo came on. I think he plays much better with him at his side.

However we have to trust the manager. He sees the players on a daily basis and will have his reasons.

Feels like weeks since we last played - looking forward to this