Leeds United round-up: Peacock-Farrell backed for long-haul, Roofe chomping at the bit, Bielsa day-trip

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BPF backed

Leeds United goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell has been praised for his latest performance with Northern Ireland.

The talented young goalkeeper has had his critics this season but he kept his nation in the game against Austria this week, before a goal from Marko Arnautovic gave them a 1-0 win.

But Peacock-Farrell received widespread praise for his display. One player to share his appreciation for his display was striker Josh Magennis. The Bolton striker told Belfast Live that the Leeds stopper is ‘full of confidence’ and that he hopes he becomes ‘a mainstay’ between the sticks for his nation.

Roofe can’t wait

Kemar Roofe cannot wait to get back into first-team action.the forward has been out injured since last month. However, he got through 70 minutes of a development game on Friday.

He has now told LUTV, as relayed by the YEP, that he is hopeful of featuring against Blackburn Rovers.

He stated the injury absence has been ‘very frustrating’ but that he was hopeful of getting back into form.

Bielsa at Barnsley

Marcelo Bielsa kept himself busy during the international break. With Leeds not in action, he headed to Oakwell to take in Barnsley against Luton Town.

The Tykes won the game 3-2 thanks to goals from Brad Potts, Cameron McGeehan and Mamadou Thiam.