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Leeds United fans are speculating on the social media site Twitter that Tyler Roberts could leave the club this month on loan.
Roberts was not even on the playing team for the trip to North London when Leeds lost 3-0 to Tottenham Hotspur.
After the game, Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa said he was “not available”, without elaborating.
The 21-year-old has made just two starts, while six other appearances have come from the bench, for Leeds this season in the Premier League. He has yet to score or give an assist, and many fans feel that it would be good for him if he gets a loan move.
There are some fans who felt that Roberts could have contracted the coronavirus and therefore was not included in the side.
Either it is related to COVID or you have a loan / transfer scheduled; if it’s later, surely there will be a replacement?
– Alex Steven (@ Awilco93) January 2, 2021
Roberts loan then? You assume what you need. I still think he can be good for us, but he needs a good run up front for a club.
– Nicolás (C) 🏆 (@NicholasRaLUFC) January 2, 2021
Today he lacked some firepower on the bench. I’m not saying Roberts is the answer, but I needed some alternative today.
– Gaz Senior (@senior_gary) January 2, 2021
Roberts must be related to COVID. They are not allowed to say if a specific player has it or not. Probably the reason for the lack of details.
– Chris Woodhead (@ Woody100183) January 2, 2021
Do you think Roberts is going to lend himself to Phil? Any news on the vine?
– Gaz Senior (@senior_gary) January 2, 2021
He is getting a loan, I hope, and that would be best for him 1000%
– MOTweets (@ MOTweets1919) January 2, 2021
I think Roberts will be leaving this month.
– james asprey (@jamesygoose) January 2, 2021
Roberts is on loan then
– Will Blythe (@Willblythelufc) January 2, 2021
Tyler Roberts possibly borrowed?
– James Tattersall (@ Jamestatts1301) January 2, 2021
Leeds once again enjoyed plenty of possession, but it didn’t shake up the Spurs defense.
Towards the end of the game, Leeds tried to create some good opportunities, but you could feel the Spurs were quite comfortable on defense.
While Roberts wouldn’t have made much of a difference had he been introduced, there’s no denying the fact that Leeds needed alternative options in the attack sector.
It will be interesting to see if Leeds is planning to send Roberts on loan.
Leeds don’t have a huge squad and so far they have been unlucky with injuries too. Unless they have a replacement in mind, it won’t be a good idea to ditch Roberts as he can be a very useful squad player.