PROMOTION Not Sure Yet? Leeds United Should Not Let Their Guard Down as Pundit IDENTIFIES ONE POSITION That Could Cause Problem for Leeds

Leeds United’s Promotion Bid: Darren Bent Raises Concerns Over Joël Piroe

Leeds United’s ascent to the top of the Championship table has been nothing short of impressive, with the Whites currently leading the pack on goal difference. However, amidst the optimism surrounding their promotion bid, former Sunderland and Aston Villa striker Darren Bent has expressed reservations about the reliability of Leeds’ attacking options, specifically Joël Piroe.

Bent’s concerns stem from Piroe’s inconsistent performances, despite the striker’s respectable tally of six goals and two assists in the Championship this season. “The one position I’m a little bit like ‘ooh, I’m not sure’ is Piroe up front, Joël Piroe,” Bent told talkSPORT on Monday. “I mean, he’s got six goals, but I just feel like… I think he could do more. Certainly, in the games that I’ve seen, I think he could do a little bit more.”

Bent’s doubts about Piroe’s ability to lead the line for Leeds are shared by many, who believe that the Whites require a more clinical and consistent striker to spearhead their promotion push. Piroe’s place in the starting lineup has been far from secure, with the 25-year-old starting just eight Championship games and coming off the bench for the other eight.

The January transfer window is fast approaching, and Leeds United may need to bolster their attacking options if they are to maintain their promotion momentum. With the likes of Sunderland and Sheffield United hot on their heels, the Whites cannot afford to rest on their laurels.

Despite his reservations about Piroe, Bent remains optimistic about Leeds United’s chances of securing promotion to the Premier League. “But I still put Leeds right up there in one of the favourites to go up,” he said.

As the season wears on, Leeds United’s ability to address their attacking shortcomings will be crucial in determining their fate. Will they be able to find the consistency and firepower needed to propel them back to the Premier League, or will their promotion bid falter? Only time will tell.