Tyler Roberts: Pundit raises ‘big question’ over Leeds attacker after Bielsa makes up his mind
Alan Hutton has questioned Marcelo Bielsa’s usage of Tyler Roberts for Leeds United after the 3-0 defeat to Everton.
The former Aston Villa defender, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, admitted he does not know where the 23-year-old fits into the Whites’ system.
The Wales international replaced Raphinha at halftime in Saturday’s (12 February) loss at Goodison Park and appeared to be playing as a centre-forward.
However, he managed just 13 touches in the second 45 minutes (WhoScored).
Hutton, who was at Goodison Park watching on in person, questioned just what Roberts brings to the side.
Hutton told Football Insider’s Russell Edge: “He definitely trusts him because he uses him regularly.
“When he came on, I was thinking: ‘Well, how’s this going to work?’ If I was a centre-half, I wouldn’t be too worried.
“Everything’s kind of in front of you. He wants to maybe try and get on the ball. For me, he’s not a number nine, he’s not going to be the guy who gets on the end of things between the sticks.
“Is he really going to run away from you with electric pace? Well, no. With 13 touches, the defence did marshal him well and keep him quiet but the big question is where does he fit into this team?
“Does he play out wide, is he a number nine, is he a number ten, is he a midfielder? It’s a difficult one, especially when you need to get back in the game.
“You make a substitution at halftime to change the course of the action and it never worked at all. It was probably a disappointing afternoon for himself as well.”
Roberts has featured in 21 of Leeds’ Premier League games this season.
He has scored one goal and contributed one assists in those appearances.
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