Bielsa must unleash Leeds' 19 y/o "massive talent" vs Villa, it could be game-changing - opinion

Leeds United are finally back in Premier League action this evening as they head south to the Midlands to face Aston Villa.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side haven’t played in over two-and-a-half weeks now when they were defeated by lowly Newcastle United, so the Argentine will be expecting to see a reaction tonight.

Having struggled to find the net in that game – something that has been a regular problem in the absence of the injured Patrick Bamford – Bielsa could help himself by selecting Joe Gelhardt in his starting XI.

It’s evident that the Daniel James experiment upfront isn’t and will never work. He’s just too small and weak to have much of an influence up against Premier League defences, that much is evident by the fact that he’s scored zero goals in the role this term.

Gelhardt may only be 19 but he has already displayed his impressive attributes at the senior level. He’s capable of making dangerous runs in behind the defence, something that saw him earn his first professional goal in the defeat to Chelsea.

Scoring at Stamford Bridge is no mean feat, that’s for sure.

Elsewhere in his other 303 minutes in the top-flight, he has provided three assists, suggesting he can add more than just goals to a lacklustre frontline.

Gelhardt is already becoming a huge favourite amongst the fanbase, dressing room and within the coaching staff, according to The Athletic, who also claim that ‘the electricity he creates when he touches the ball has been matched by his impact.’

The teenage sensation has earned comparisons to Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney in terms of playing style by his attacking teammate Bamford. “He is the same kind of build as Rooney was. A stocky lad, great finisher,” he said (via the Yorkshire Evening Post).

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