What is Going Wrong with Leeds United this season?

Leeds United returned to the Premier League for the first time in 16 years in the 2020-21 season. The Peacocks enjoyed a superb campaign under Marcelo Bielsa, finishing 9th in the table last season. However, this Premier League season has turned out bitter for them.

With almost a quarter of the season played, there is no surprise to see Chelsea at the top and Norwich City at the bottom. But what many may have not expected is Leeds United sitting only a single place above the drop zone. Not only did they start poorly in this Premier League season, but they were also not as active in the transfer market as they perhaps should have been, while other clubs were eagerly buying players to overcome their weaknesses in the transfer window.

Let’s take a look at what’s going wrong with Leeds United this season:

 

1.       Second season syndrome

The second season is often harder for the promoted teams in the Premier League. Leeds United was a breath of fresh air last season after their return for the first time in 16 years. The Whites were free-scoring, with their haul of 62 goals more than Chelsea managed in fourth, though they were leaky at the back due to their style. However, this season has been completely different with having them only scored seven times in their eight games to date.

 

2.       Over-reliance on Phillips

Leeds United has been over-relying on Phillips even though he has been missing the matches for the club. The head coach, Marcelo Bielsa, likes working with a small group of trusted players, but the issues are caused whenever their most important player like Phillips is out of the picture.

 

3.       Increasing Injury Issues

Injuries have also been driving Leeds United on the back seat. With their star players, Philips and Bamford, sitting out due to injuries, it has been a hard road for Leeds to maintain their last season’s performance. Moreover, Robin Koch and Luke Ayling are among those to have been stuck on the sidelines, along with summer signing Firpo.

 

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