Leeds United<\/a> do not return to action in the Premier League<\/a> until Monday night against Newcastle United, which gives Daniel Farke<\/a> even longer to prepare his team for the game.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There will be plenty of reflection on what went wrong against Chelsea in the League Cup on Wednesday night, as they were beaten 6-3 at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n The Whites are unbeaten in the Premier League so far this season, drawing twice and winning once, and the German head coach may make several changes to the starting line-up that lost to the Blues.<\/p>\n One of the players who could be taken out of the starting XI ahead of the clash with Newcastle is summer signing Harry Wilson, despite him providing an assist on Wednesday.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Wales international produced his first goal contribution of the season by delivering a corner for Tarik Muharemovic to put the team 1-0 up in London.<\/p>\n Wilson’s all-round performance against Chelsea, though, exposed the flaws in his game that have limited his impact on the pitch since his move from Fulham over the summer.<\/p>\n The Welshman lacks the physicality and mobility to be an explosive threat on the counter-attack for the Whites, as evidenced his failure to complete a single dribble or win any of his ground duels.<\/p>\n Vs Chelsea<\/p>\n<\/th>\n Harry Wilson<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n Minutes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 90<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Shots<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Successful crosses<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2\/4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Big chances created<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Assists<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Dribbles completed<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Duels won<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2\/5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Ground duels won<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 0\/3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n Wilson is not quick enough across the ground to win duels and beat defenders in one-on-one situations to create shooting or passing opportunities in the final third, which is why his only goal contribution so far has come from a set-piece situation.<\/p>\n The 29-year-old forward has yet to score a goal, create a ‘big chance’, or assist a goal in the Premier League for Leeds this season, and that, coupled with his performance against Chelsea, is why he should be dropped against Newcastle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Whilst Jean-Matteo Bahoya and Noah Okafor could be looked at as options to replace Wilson on the right side of the attack, there is another option at Farke’s disposal.<\/p>\n Depending on what formation Farke decides to go with against Newcastle, the manager will need to select a strike partner for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, a right-sided number ten, or a right winger if he wants to drop Wilson.<\/p>\n The German boss opted to go to a 4-2-3-1 at half-time against Brentford recently to match their formation, and the Magpies play with a 4-2-3-1 under Matthias Jaissle.<\/p>\n Leeds, therefore, could decide to start with a 4-2-3-1 formation against Newcastle to ensure that they are not overrun in midfield, as they were against the Bees.<\/p>\n\n How Wilson’s performance against Chelsea exposed his flaws<\/strong>
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\n <\/picture>Action Images via Reuters\/Paul Childs<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n Leeds can replace Harry Wilson without starting a winger<\/strong>
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\n <\/picture>Action Images via Reuters\/Matthew Childs<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n