Latest Robbie Gotts comments will be music to Leeds fans’ and Marcelo Bielsa’s ears – TBR View

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Leeds United loanee Robbie Gotts has had to bide his time for first-team minutes away from Elland Road, but he’s now starting to feature more regularly.

To date, the 21-year-old Whites academy graduate has made three first-team appearances for Lincoln, all of which have come this month.

Gotts, who has also made three senior appearances for Leeds thus far, secured a season-long loan switch to Lincoln on 15 October.

He made his debut for the League One side on 3 November, starting at right-back in the 3-1 defeat to Portsmouth and playing 64 minutes.

Gotts then played the full 90 minutes in the 6-2 win over Forest Green Rovers in the FA Cup four days later, this time featuring in midfield and getting an assist.

Against Manchester City’s Under-21s in the midweek EFL Trophy clash, the Leeds gem began the game in midfield, before an injury forced him to move back into defence.

Speaking after the penalty win over the Citizens, Gotts told the club media team, as transcribed by the Yorkshire Evening Post: “I don’t mind it [moving to right-back].

“I can play there, knowing I can play two positions helps me. I’m still learning in both positions and adapting.”

These comments will be music to Leeds fans’ ears, as well as those of Marcelo Bielsa, indicating a player who’s hard-working and eager to hone his skills to the benefit of his team.

Versatility is key to a Bielsa team, so Gotts is very much heading in the right direction – ideally, he’ll come back to Elland Road with plenty of experience, game time, plaudits and the ability to shine both in defence and in midfield.