Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa revealed why he opted against starting Tom Pearce against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, saying that Stuart Dallas had played to well at right-back previously to be left out. Leeds drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest, leaving them second in the Championship table to leaders Sheffield United.
In the absence of Barry Douglas, Pearce and Dallas have operated at left-back recently. After being an unused substitute in 11 of Leeds’ first 13 league games of the season, Pearce played in United’s last two outings – both as a substitute. Dallas has operated at left-midfield for much of the campaign until Douglas’ injury and now he’s been installed at left-back.