Although Leeds United have handed eight Premier League debuts to teenagers this season, Marcelo Bielsa’s use of youth does not seem to be aligning with the board’s vision.
Victor Orta, Angus Kinnear and company have placed a huge emphasis on academy recruitment since promotion to the Premier League, acquiring some of England and even Europe’s best young talent.
The likes of Joe Gelhardt and Lewis Bate were all interesting several other clubs before Leeds won the race for their signatures – showing just how much of a coup it was to prise them to West Yorkshire.
