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Ian Rush's fear for 'vulnerable' Leeds United as he discusses relegation fight

Former Liverpool forward Ian Rush believes that Leeds United are one-dimensional and look lost in the Premier League after their 6-0 defeat against Liverpool on Wednesday.

This was the Whites' third successive defeat and have since dropped to just three points above the relegation zone following Burnley's 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Ironically, next up for the Whites is Antonio Conte's side at the weekend and it's poised to be a game that could determine where both sides finish this season.

Leeds will be keen to get back to winning wants in front of their home supporters at Elland Road as they try to secure safety despite the club's recent slump in form.

However, Rush fears for the Whites between now until the end of the campaign given their defensive record and the style of football that Marcelo Bielsa plays.

Speaking to Gambling.com, he said: "Liverpool’s 6-0 win was yet another heavy defeat for Leeds and they look in real trouble, especially with Burnley winning on Wednesday night.

"The problem that Leeds have got is that Marcelo Bielsa only has one way of playing and it leaves them very vulnerable, particularly against the top sides.

"Manchester United put four past them at the weekend, Liverpool got six and Manchester City battered them 7-0 in December.

"I do feel a bit sorry for Bielsa because he’s had so many injuries, but you have to adapt to those situations and he hasn’t tried to change things.

"They play nice football when they’re in form but without their best players they don’t seem to be able to stick to their preferred style, so Bielsa needs a Plan B.

"The best sides have two or three different ways of playing depending on the circumstances and Leeds only have one, that’s one of the reasons why they’re down there flirting with relegation.

"I hope they stay up but I fear for Leeds. Bielsa seems reluctant to change things up, so he’s got to get his best players fit as soon as possible or his job could be on the line, because the last thing the club needs now is to drop back out of the Premier League."

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