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da bet vitoria： Leeds United fans are desperate to see Eddie Nketiah given a starting role in the near future.
However, it may not only be the fanbase that wants to see the striker lineup in the starting XI as the introduction of the Arsenal loanee could benefit another of United’s players.
Indeed, Jack Harrison could reap the benefits of the 20-year-old’s introduction into the team as his job may be made a lot easier by playing alongside a striker of Nketiah’s ilk.
The fact of the matter is that he’s a much more advanced forward than Patrick Bamford.
While Bamford’s work rate really can’t be faulted, you have to admit that he’s rarely in a position to receive a cross from the left side as he simply sits too deep.
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A lot has been made of Harrison’s tendency to deliver crosses that simply don’t find their mark, but it’s no coincidence that he was finally able to assist a goal once Nketiah came on against Preston.
The Man City loanee isn’t the only winger that has benefitted from being able to play along with a more advanced striker either.
Helder Costa’s best performances in a Leeds shirt so far have come when Nketiah has been on the pitch.
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The Portuguese winger has only two assists to his name since joining Leeds United, but both of those have been to set up the loanee.
This suggests that a more willing runner and a striker with a canny ability can benefit Leeds’ most creative outlets.
He set him up against Salford City in the League Cup and against Brentford in the league, so it’s clear that Nketiah’s presence is helpful for the way Costa likes to play.
With Harrison putting in so many crosses as of late, it’s hard to see how the striker wouldn’t have the same effect on the former NYCFC man’s game.
After all, he’s improved his ability to cross recently. Via WhoScored, the 22-year-old has registered three assists in three games. He’s also managed six accurate crosses in his last five matches. Before that, he hadn’t managed any in six outings.
Harrison truly is the definition of an inconsistent footballer.