Jamal Blackman’s injury will hand Bailey Peacock-Farrell a Leeds reprieve

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Leeds United goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell has seen some inconsistent performances this season result in some people call for his axe from the side, but it looks like he will receive a lifeline to continue in the XI.

The Northern Ireland international has made some individuals errors in net so far this campaign, with the recent 4-1 defeat away at West Brom a low point for him plus his team.

He’s played in every Championship game so far and seemingly had the trust of manager Marcelo Bielsa, but is a 22-year-old still learning his game and is prone to a mistake.

Many have suggested that 25-year-old Jamal Blackman should replace Peacock-Farrell in goal after the current internatonal break, as he’s a highly-rated talent and is yet to really get his chance since joining in the summer on loan from Chelsea.

But the shot-stopper has suffered a fractured tibia during a Leeds Under-23s game on Friday against Birmingham City and has since returned to parent club Chelsea due to the severity of the injury.

Peacock-Farrell is the clear first-choice goalkeeper to continue in net at least until January and needs to silence all doubters.

His shot-stopping and distribution out from the back is a real plus point in his game, but he just needs to find consistency.