Despite losing the opening game 2-0 against Cardiff City since the restart, Leeds United have found their momentum and are riding high on confidence.

The Whites have won three Championship games in a row and are on the verge of securing promotion to the Premier League.

It’s been 16 years since they dropped out of the top-tier of English football, and now they need only four points from their remaining three games to secure automatic promotion.

Ahead of the mid-week clash against Yorkshire rivals Barnsley, Marcelo Bielsa has delivered a piece of bad news that has dampened the spirit of the Whites fans.

The Argentine has confirmed today that midfielder Kalvin Phillips will be out of the clash with a knee injury. Furthermore, he is out for the next three games. That means he won’t play a part anymore this season if Leeds secure direct promotion.

So, how are Leeds going to fill the void left by the influential midfielder According to Phil Hay, centre-back Ben White will be asked to play in that position.

White has previously played in that role, but many fans feel that Bielsa should use Berardi in that role. If White plays in midfield, Berardi would start in defence. Here are some of the selected tweets:

https://twitter.com/CptAdvntre_Offc/status/1283000147740418049s=20

Its not Berardi at CB that's the problem. Its Ben White in midfield for me, we just lose so much when he plays there and we're wasting him by not playing him in his vest position

— J (@lufcjjj) July 14, 2020

To be fair Phillips hasnt been at his best since the restart and White played there in the 2 games prior to the stoppage. With 5 subs if it is not working Bielsa will change it quickly. As for Casilla I think Bielsa is being diplomatic and expect to see him on the bench

— Mart (@leedsaffron) July 14, 2020

This, using White as cover instead of giving a natural midfielder a shot, will I never understand. Berardi is such a great person I wish him all the best, but I will be holding my breath and