As he travelled back from west London last weekend, Javi Gracia had a firm idea of what he needed to focus on this week in training. Of course, there are plenty of things Gracia needs to improve if he is to make his mark at Leeds United, but finishing will have been the word he circled over and over again during his video analysis of the fixture against Chelsea and the FA Cup clash at Fulham a few days prior, too.
Leeds found Chelsea to be a tough nut to crack at Stamford Bridge and they struggled to create the same amount of chances they did at Craven Cottage. Opportunities still fell their way against the Blues, but Leeds allowed them to fall by the wayside as they lacked the clinical edge required.
Struggling to score is not a new problem for Leeds, who have failed to find the net in five of their last seven Premier League outings, but if they are to retain their place in the top flight, it’s one they need to solve and quickly.
