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Rodrigo to start on bench, Poveda at No. 10? - Things we learned from Leeds United training video

Leeds United are busy preparing for Sunday's Yorkshire derby with Sheffield United.

The Whites head to Bramall Lane looking to build on their impressive start to life back in the Premier League.

Marcelo Bielsa's side have been busy putting the finishing touches to preparations at Thorp Arch.

And they released a video of players being put through their paces. Here is what snippets we learned from the clips.

Rodrigo to start on bench?

The video showed clips of a practice match taking place at Thorp Arch.

Many of the first team regulars, such as Kalvin Phillips and Luke Ayling, were wearing light blue bibs whilst the other side were in orange.

One of those in orange was record signing Rodrigo - perhaps indicating that the Spaniard will start on the bench for Sunday's game with Sheffield United.

Rodrigo was replaced at half-time in the Fulham win last week by Tyler Roberts.

Bielsa confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Roberts could indeed be handed a first top-flight start on Sunday.

He said: "The only possible alternative will be [Tyler] Roberts instead of Rodrigo."

Poveda at number 10

The former Manchester City man normally operates as a winger.

But the video interestingly showed him wearing number ten on his bib.

Is this a possible clue as to how Bielsa sees him in the future?

He was an unused sub for games against Liverpool and Fulham, and will be looking to again be involved against the Blades.

Hernandez and Forshaw continue comeback trail

Pablo Hernandez is continiuing his recovery with the Spaniard expected to miss another fortnight.

The clip shows him undergoing gym work, along with another injured player Adam Forshaw.

Bielsa spoke at length about Forshaw in his recent pre-match press conference and says the midfielder had a "setback".

The fact that he is undergoing gym work is a good sign, and Bielsa said: "The most important thing is that he feels secure and he feels ready to return.

"So when he gets to this point then we will see what he will be able to contribute to the first team. Anyway, this won't be a short process still, it will be a while yet."

Alioski's hair is back

It's been a regular theme for the Macedonian to occasionally change his hair colour.

And true to form he's been at it with the bleach again.

He'll be hoping he now gets to show it off to the TV cameras on Sunday, although he is almost certain to start on the bench.

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