Leeds United have endured a difficult spell of results in the past few months, but with two wins from their last three outings, it appears the club are finally beginning to exit the rut.

Victories over Middlesbrough and Barnsley have put the Whites within touching distance of a playoff spot, something they could seize this evening with victory over Aston Villa at Elland Road.

Poor form brought with it problems both on and off the pitch, with players left out of manager Thomas Christiansen’s side beginning to express their frustration at remaining unselected, despite the fact the current crop did not appear up to the task.

Polish midfielder Mateusz Klich was the biggest victim of this injustice, and was restricted to the sidelines despite being healthy and raring to go.

The international responded to news he would not make the match day squad for the trip to Oakwell by posting a GIF of actor Ryan Reynolds performing a ‘facepalm’, prompting much reaction on social media.

However the player has now responded to criticism from a fan, saying ‘I am a Leeds player, I want us to win games’.

His defensive statement has drawn tonnes of comments on social media, with many expressing sympathy for the former FC Twente man…