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This Sunday there could be a host of former Leeds men facing off against their old employers.
Mallik Wilks, Clarke Oduor and Aapo Halme now currently reside within Barnsley’s ranks.
Following the conclusion of the international break, they will be just three members of Daniel Stendel’s team attempting to put a dent in the Whites’ aspirations.
Leeds suffered their first defeat of the Championship season against Swansea two weeks ago so will be looking to bounce back against a team who have scored the joint-fewest of anyone in the division.
But where might the key battles lie?
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Coincidentally, one of Leeds’ former players could be one of the main men that stands in the way of victory.
Rather neglected under Marcelo Bielsa last term, appearing just five times, Halme looked assured in defence for the Reds when they drew 0-0 with Wigan.
That was his first start of the campaign in the league but after that performance it wouldn’t be unlikely if he played from the off again.
Throughout that clash he won eight aerial duels and also completed five clearances so he’ll have to be at his similar best against a higher quality outfit at the weekend.
It’s in the air where Halme might have the biggest say, especially against striker Patrick Bamford.
The former Middlesbrough man isn’t exactly too physical and he might be overawed by the challenge of facing the Finn who stands at 6 foot 5.
In terms of aerial duels, the 21-year-old is streets ahead of Leeds’ top scorer, as evidenced by the graphic above courtesy of stats from WhoScored.
His other stats are fairly low as Halme has only started once but the lack of interceptions in that time may allow Bamford to get away with the number of unsuccessful touches he has each outing.
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The 25-year-old has netted four times this term but has been found wanting in front of goal. Against Nottingham Forest he wasted six opportunities so it’s hardly a surprise he’s attracted criticism and praise from fans in 2019/20.
If he does end up getting the better of Halme, he’ll have to be far more composed in front of goal.
The promising ex-Leeds man showed why he was initially brought over to England in Barnsley’s last outing but for various reasons, his potential battle with Bamford will be crucial.
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