Leeds United lost out in the big game of the weekend as Sheffield United took all three points in a closely contested fixture at Elland Road.
The defeat sees Leeds fall a place and a point behind their Yorkshire rivals in the race for Championship promotion, and we here in the Tavern feel the Whites need to bounce back and bounce back quickly if they are to cement a promotion spot.
Marcelo Bielsa has a squad full of talent to choose from, and at times some of those players have simply not stepped up to the plate to deliver when the time is right.
We believe that Leeds need to see some of their big stars make big impressions in the coming weeks, and if they can get that from some of their key men, then promotion might well be back on.
With that in mind, we identified two Leeds stars we feel need to perform if they are to have success this season…
Patrick Bamford
With Kemar Roofe out injured, it’s vital that Bamford steps up and smashes the goals in for the Whites.
Bamford has experience of winning promotion from this division, and as well as his goals, his experience will also be vital to Leeds’ hopes.
Pablo Hernandez
The Spaniard has been one of the brightest sparks in a Leeds shirt this term, and the club need him more than ever now.
With Hernandez playing well, Leeds play well, and it’s important the former Valencia man is at his best.
If he isn’t, then Leeds can essentially kiss goodbye to their promotion hopes.