OPINION
Marcelo Bielsa has a couple of selection problems ahead of his final game of the season against Ipswich on Sunday. Patrick Bamford is suspended following the fracas at Aston Villa and Tyler Roberts was declared a big doubt in the pre-match press conference. That means a probable start for Kemar Roofe but there are many Leeds fans who want Bielsa to unleash his secret weapon at Portman Road – 17-year-old Ryan Edmondson. The young striker has been in red-hot form for the Under-23s, scoring 19 goals for them in a season that’s seen them take the PDL North title. With Leeds already in the play-offs it seems like the perfect opportunity to give him a shot in the first-team. However, there is one sticking point – the Under-23s have a really important game on Monday when they play Birmingham in the PDL national play-off. Leeds fans know this but claim Edmondson could – and should – still play a part in the final Championship game of the season on Sunday.
Here are the fans that want to see the youngster in action today:
Just unleash the beast let Edmondson loose on em the kids on fire ?and eats CBs lol
— top cat Cooper (@kennybrown1964) May 2, 2019
Was great goal other night. Gives him 7 goals in 21 appearances (14 starts). Ryan Edmondson 19 goals in30 appearances (20 starts). Think go for Ryan Edmondson as also has 1st team experience from days at York City. Slightly ahead of Kun at this time . Bettre lone striker?#lufc
— Watt The (@WattThe2) May 1, 2019
Edmondson leading the line for years would be glorious, he's the only rival for Phillips in the 'totally Leeds United mad' stakes
— Total Leedsball (@TotalLeedsball) May 1, 2019
I like Roberts too but can’t help but fantasise about Edmondson getting ten minute off the bench before the end of the season. Very unlikely but we can but dream. #lufc
— ????? (@tommy_lufc) May 1, 2019
Don't see why Ryan Edmondson involvement with 1st team should effect his involvement with U23's following day. He would only have a cameo role from the bench and if he did get on I am sure that would encourage him to perform well for U23's rather than undermine. #lufc
— Watt The (@WattThe2) May 4, 2019
Start Edmondson then sub Roofe for him later in the game if necessary….
— Mark#SpeedIsLife ????????? (@marktenjag) May 3, 2019
Lots of talk of playing the 23’s against Ipswich to rest key players. Don’t forget they also have a lot to play for in their competitions too.. although I’d LOVE to see Kun or Edmondson given a chance! ?? #LUFC #MOT
— James Gibson (@JamesGibbo11) May 3, 2019
With that in mind I'd say either Edmondson or Kun on the bench then #lufc
— Richard Box ?? (@richardboxy) May 3, 2019
Surely Edmondson has to be in the squad this weekend. Bamford suspended, Roberts doubtful & Roofe not featured in a while
— White Knight LUFC (@WhiteKnightLUFC) May 3, 2019
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