A lot of Leeds United fans believe that Marcelo Bielsa will have a plan in place to keep Aleksandar Mitrovic quiet.
The 25-year-old is the Championship’s top goalscorer with 16 and, if not properly dealt with, poses a real threat to the Whites’ defence.
However, it seems that Marcelo Bielsa is aware of how much of a danger the former Newcastle man is, and he has warned his defenders about Mitrovic.
Can Leeds keep Mitrovic quiet?
Yes, he is not unstoppable
No, he will exploit the Whites' defence
This has convinced some Leeds fans that they will be fine and should be able to deal with the Serbian.
Bielsa aware of how much of a threat Mitrovic will be on Saturday but says he's ability and his game shouldn't come as a surprise to any of his defenders. Expects them to be ready for him. #lufc
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) December 19, 2019
Course they will ! No stone unturned with Marcelo ??
— Liam Rumsey (@LiamRumsey64) December 19, 2019
Yeah he is just got to keep him quiet like we did Bowen they’ll have to be at the top of there game
— Jordan Townend (@GoOnGarySpeed) December 19, 2019
Other Whites supporters want to see Liam Cooper make an impression on Mitrovic.
This is where Coops 100% starts #imo if he’s ready & he said during the week he is ready #lufc
— paul kelly (@paulie_lufc) December 19, 2019
Coops to snap him early doors, sorted
— James B (@James_Beeton) December 19, 2019
Mitrovic is the best striker in the league
— Andy Firth (@AndrewFirth21) December 19, 2019
But he wouldn’t fit in a Bielsa team, good finisher but lazy #lufc
— N (@N65590035N) December 19, 2019
What do we think?
Mitrovic, who is valued at £22.5m by Transfermarkt, has scored 28 goals in just 38 matches for Fulham in the Championship – so, at this level, he is lethal.
Scott Parker’s men are, however, on a bad run, having lost their last three, and they need a win against Leeds to kickstart their promotion bid and narrow the gap to the Whites – which is currently at 12 points.
This is a huge game for Leeds as well as a win here will extend their considerable points gap and a key part to ensuring they do that will be keeping Mitrovic quiet.