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Marcelo Bielsa Responds to Criticism Over Eddie Nketiah's Lack of Game Time

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa has given an insight into Eddie Nketiah's current situation at Elland Road as calls for the striker to receive more game-time continue.

The Arsenal loanee is yet to start a Championship match for the Whites, though that has had no obvious impact on his form as the youngster took his tally for club and country to 12 for the season on Tuesday night.

However, he remains behind Patrick Bamford in Bielsa's pecking order, despite the former not having scored since August.

Speaking to the Yorkshire Evening Post about Nketiah's lack of minutes on the pitch, the Leeds coach stated: "[He] is a player that, at the moment, is not in the starting XI.