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David Byrom

Leeds United fans give Marcelo Bielsa's Tyler Roberts decision their seal of approval

Leeds United fans believe Tyler Roberts has earned his chance to start against Wolves.

The Whites are missing a number of players through injury and the 22-year-old's performance off the bench against Arsenal appears to have been enough for Marcelo Bielsa to start him in place of Gjanni Alioski.

This will be just the third start the Wales international has made for the Whites since their promotion to the Premier League, with Roberts mainly limited to appearances off the bench.

Yet he has impressed in recent sub appearances against the Gunners, Everton and Newcastle, leading him to be given the chance from the off against Wolves.

Most White fans on social media appear to feel the midfielder has earned his opportunity.

Speaking after the defeat to Arsenal, Bielsa praised Roberts' performance off the bench but admitted it has been difficult to give him game time due to the form of summer signing Rodrigo.

"Tyler and Rodrigo have things in common," he said.

"They’re strikers who can play as lone strikers or behind a striker. In the game against Arsenal he had a significant weight in the game.

"Our offensive game improved a lot in the second half and he had a lot to do with that improvement. He’s in condition to leave his mark when he participates."

Roberts' presence is the only change Bielsa has made from the side that started the defeat to Arsenal.

Illan Meslier continues in goal despite a poor performance against the Gunners, behind a likely defence of Jamie Shackleton in at right-back, Luke Ayling partnering Liam Cooper in the middle and Stuart Dallas in at left-back in place of Alioski.

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