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Leeds boss Bielsa upset for Chelsea keeper Blackman

Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa is upset for Jamal Blackman over his injury setback.

Blackman, hired on a temporary deal from Chelsea, faces being sidelined for the rest of the season after breaking his leg in an under-23's game against Birmingham a week ago.

Bielsa revealed: "It's very sad what has happened to Jamal because he was going to be the starter in this coming game.

“The destiny is unfair for him because he is a great human being and a great goalkeeper.

“He did a huge effort to win his opportunity to start a game, and now it's been taken away from him.

“I say he's the best young English goalkeeper. It's not just me saying that, it is the opinion of specialists on the subject.

“In this moment I don't have any news about about the possibility to bring someone in."

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