Leeds United
Jaka Bijol. Credit: Imago
Leeds United have just picked up one point in their last three league games, and this has not helped their push for safety. The Whites are just three points above the relegation zone with eight games to go.
Leeds have lost two of their last three fixtures, and all have been in similar fashion. The club have failed to capitalize on their momentum in these games; in the first half against Manchester City, they spurned two chances. And against Crystal Palace this past weekend, Dominic Calvert-Lewin missed a crucial penalty to put his side in front.
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There is a lot from Farke’s men to fix in the coming weeks, especially in attack – one goal scored in four league games is a bad sign at this point of the season. Calvert-Lewin is yet to find the back of the net since February and Lukas Nmecha is also on a goal drought.
Leeds United ace could prove a point against Brentford
Leeds United will see the positive side; they have conceded just two goals in their last three league matches. And one of those goals was from the penalty spot, their only goal conceded from open play was against Manchester City.
Jaka Bijol started his first Premier League game since the draw against Chelsea last Sunday, with the Whites managing to keep a clean sheet. It was the first time since the middle of January that Farke’s men had achieved that feat. Bijol was formidable against Palace; making 13 clearances and winning four of his six ground duels on the day. His effort helped the team repel any efforts inside the penalty box.
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Jaka Bijol deserves to return the lineup
Daniel Farke benched Bijol for a couple of games just to play James Justin at center back. However, with Gabriel Gudmundsson suspended this weekend, Justin will be expected to fill in at left wing back which means Bijol will keep his place in the backline. At home to Brentford, Leeds United desperately need a result – they have gotten their best results at home this season. Not to mention that the Slovenian’s presence in the team has seen the least league defeats when he starts. Farke needs him in the team, and hopefully he delivers against Brentford.