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Marcelo Bielsa's old favourites excel in your Leeds United player ratings for the season so far

The international break is drawing to a close and the full attention of everyone at Leeds United will soon be on the Premier League run-in.

Marcelo Bielsa's side currently sit 11th in the table, with the 2-1 win at Fulham last time out moving them onto 39 points for the season - a points total that no relegated side has bettered since 2003.

This success so far this season has come largely with the squad that were last season promoted back to the top flight, with Bielsa keeping the faith with a core group of players that have served him well since he arrived in West Yorkshire in 2018.

The exception to this rule has been the form of Brazilian winger Raphinha, who has dazzled since breaking into the team, shortly after his deadlines day move from Rennes.

The 24-year-old has been the pick of the bunch when it comes to Leeds' summer signings, with Robin Koch, Diego Llorente and Rodrigo all suffering with injuries at various stages of the season. More is likely to follow in these cases.

As we stop and pause to reflect over the international break before the final quarter of the season we asked you for your player ratings for the season so far.

It is perhaps little surprise that Raphinha tops your ratings, scoring an average of 8.8 out of ten.

Hot on the Brazilian's heels is Patrick Bamford, with Leeds' leading scorer netting a grade of 8.7.

Stuart Dallas, Kalvin Phillips and Luke Ayling all score eight or higher, with Illan Meslier just behind.

It's been a tougher season for the likes of Pablo Hernandez (5.5), Helder Costa (5.3) and Kiko Casilla (3.1), who have all struggled to make a mark this season through either lack of form, fitness or opportunity.

Below are your results in full, with every player to have started in the Premier League this term graded out of ten:

Player

Rating (out of 10)

Raphinha 8.8
Patrick Bamford 8.7
Stuart Dallas 8.4
Kalvin Phillips 8.4
Luke Ayling 8
Illan Meslier 7.9
Pascal Struijk 7.2
Jack Harrison 7.1
Liam Cooper 6.8
Diego Llorente 6.7
Rodrigo 6.5
Mateusz Klich 6.5
Robin Koch 6.4
Tyler Roberts 6.2
Gjanni Alioski 6
Jamie Shackleton 5.9
Pablo Hernandez 5.5
Helder Costa 5.3
Kiko Casilla 3.1

Next up for Leeds is a Yokshire derby against Sheffield United on Saturday, April 3.

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