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This article is part of Football FanCast's Monthly Review series, which analyses what managers can learn from the previous month and what the coming month could have in store.

Leeds' opening month of the season didn't present them with too many issues.

Marcelo Bielsa's men started in brilliant fashion with a win over Bristol City before going unbeaten until their encounter against Swansea.

Try as they might, the Whites couldn't score and ultimately succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at Elland Road.

It wasn't the ideal way to head into the international break and consequently, there is still room for improvement.

As we now enter September, there are two specific issues that Bielsa needs to get his head around.

Addressing the midfield

One of the glaring weaknesses, particularly against Swansea, was the midfield. Leeds have plenty of options in that area of the pitch but it was a significant issue during their defeat.

We covered an article detailing how Mateusz Klich and Adam Forshaw were effectively operating in the same space.

Despite both of them playing behind the striker, they left Jack Harrison isolated on the left and struggled to make inroads.

21 attempts on goal were had but only three of them were on target. Perhaps, therefore, more creativity and dynamism is needed in midfield.

An eagerly anticipated clash against Derby at Elland Road awaits following spy-gate and the playoffs last term so that will be one Bielsa's men are keen to win and they'll need to have come up with a solution by then.

Klich and Forshaw have only contributed to two goals in the league so it's clearly an area that needs addressing. Tyler Roberts returned to the U23 side on Monday whilst Mateusz Bogusz is also waiting in the wings if required.

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New signing conundrum

Another issue Bielsa needs to address is how he introduces some of his new signings.

After failing to score against Swansea, it might be that bringing in the more potent Helder Costa and Eddie Nketiah is the way forward.

Neither have started in the league this season but the 64-year-old has hinted at using Nketiah in a partnership with Patrick Bamford.

Considering Harrison has been utilised alongside Leeds' top scorer in a similar system already, it should be something that's brought in steadily over the next month, especially after the Arsenal man's three goals.

But Costa is also someone who's been pushing for a start.

He has provided three assists in two starts whilst his 15 goals at this level dictates that he's deserving of an opportunity soon, particularly if Harrison doesn't improve his numbers on the flanks. He has just one goal this term so might be replaced.

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