Luke Ayling is a man under pressure at Leeds United, with the right-back struggling to recapture his best form under Marcelo Bielsa.

Leeds’ supporters were critical of his performance in the 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough on Saturday, with Ayling struggling to show the type of form that made him a real favourite at Elland Road.

Now, Phil Hay at the Yorkshire Evening Post has delivered his thoughts on the right-back’s form, noting the injuries Ayling has suffered from.

In the last 13 months the 27-year-old has had two separate knee issues, which ruled him out for a significant period.

The latest, picked up in October against Nottingham Forest, ruled Ayling out for almost two months, with his return coming just before Christmas.

It’s been since then he’s struggled for form, with plenty of people calling for Jamie Shackleton to return to the side.

And, whilst some are on Ayling’s back, others are offering support to him…