26-year-old must start v Bolton: Three things we learned about Leeds during win v Oxford
Jansson absence will not prove detrimental
Fan favourite Pontus Jansson is suspended for the first two games of the season, which is the most likely reason as to why Christiansen did not use the Sweden international against Oxford.
Instead, Leeds started with new signing Matthew Pennington alongside Liam Cooper at centre-back, and the duo combined well to keep Oxford at bay.
Complimenting eachother well, Pennington’s composure on the ball and passing saw Leeds start from deep while Cooper’s aerial prowess and old-fashioned style saw the Whites keep a clean sheet.