Leeds United's defensive record is a 'major concern'

Leeds United’s defensive record is a ‘massive concern’ ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool this evening, according to journalist Dean Jones.

Marcelo Bielsa’s charges travel to Anfield in this midweek encounter hoping to claim their first victory in five games since they saw off West Ham United 3-2 on 16 January.

It’s been a difficult season for Leeds so far, with several injuries to key players significantly hampering their progress.

The likes of Kalvin Phillips, Liam Cooper and Patrick Bamford are all currently sidelined with their respective fitness concerns, stunting the west Yorkshire outfit’s progress on the pitch.

In what was their first Premier League campaign for 16 years last term, Leeds finished in an extremely impressive ninth position, putting in several entertaining displays.

A famous victory over eventual champions Manchester City and draws against Tottenham and rivals Manchester United showcased their ability to upset the odds, but they’ve been unable to replicate that sort of form this time around.

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After 24 top-flight fixtures, the Whites have picked up just 23 points, and it’s clear to see where the majority of their problems lie.

Goalkeeper Ilan Meslier has only managed to keep three clean sheets while on league duty throughout 2021/22, conceding a whopping 50 goals, with only bottom-placed Norwich City boasting a worse defensive record.

The half a century of strikes leaked by Leeds is only four fewer than they conceded during the entirety of last season.

It’s a problem that has seen the Elland Road outfit become dragged into a relegation battle at the foot of the table, and Jones believes it could lead to major issues.

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