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Leeds boss Bielsa upset with Arsenal recalling Nketiah: They've been unfair

Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa is unhappy with Arsenal recalling Eddie Nketiah.

The England U21 striker was summoned back to the Emirates earlier this month because of a lack of playing time at Elland Road, initially with a view to going back out on loan to a Championship rival, though Mikel Arteta has since decided to keep him with the squad.

Bielsa also lost young winger Jack Clarke, who was recalled by Tottenham after making just one Championship appearance all season, and sent on loan to QPR instead.

“About these new players in the team: I have done all the explanations, given all the information, the unfair treatment of Arsenal and Nketiah," Bielsa said.

“When they choose Leeds, they thought a lot about it. They chose us over the other options they had.

“We did everything we said we were going to do. So, we have nothing to claim ourselves.

“The same with Clarke. In this moment we don't have those two players and the club is going to do all that is possible to resolve the situation."

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