After a couple of aberrations in defensive decision-making by Giuseppe Bellusci gifted goals to Rotherham and QPR, Leeds’ Italian defender dropped out of the starting line-up and to the bench.
For these two games, a creditable loss to Burnley (1-0) and a good win against Birmingham (2-1), Bellusci sat on the bench and Leeds United gained four points from six on offer.
Now, with his hand forced by Sol Bamba succumbing to a club-wide virus, Steve Evans has promoted The Warrior back to the starting 11, with centreback options at Elland Road thin on the ground.
Still, with Bellusci’s selection, Twitter is predicatably gearing up to express their wondernment, bewilderment and all emotional stops in between.
Bellusci chosen for starting line-up – Twitter begins to froth
For this Leeds fan, he’s looking to profit fromBellusci’s selection.
Bellusci starting. Found £12 in an old betting account this morning. Just put it on Reading to win at 23/10. #lufc
— Si Carter (@si_carter) April 16, 2016
Leeds fan Laura is clock-watching her way towards armagheddon.
Bellusci's back…prepare yourself for 88th minute carnage… #lufc
— Laura Clark (@lauraclark23) April 16, 2016
This Leeds fan would rather start at a disadvantage than with one.
@WYSdaily bellusci in I would rather play with 10 men. Mr liability #lufc
— Martin Guy (@mortongolf) April 16, 2016
Ever the wag, Leeds fan Phil passes on his consolations to Sol Bamba and his illness.
Can sympathise with Bamba, I felt sick as well when I saw Bellusci was playing #lufc
— MrPaulRobinson (@MrPaulRobinson) April 16, 2016
The lack of love for Leeds’ Italian centreback cuts deep with some fans.
O FK. Bellusci is playing !!!!
So it's 10 against 12 from the start then
God help us
Surely there's someone in the under 3's better than him— viv charleston (@yoda_180) April 16, 2016
When words fail you and only a gif will do.
Giuseppe Bellusci starts for Leeds United today. #lufc. pic.twitter.com/a2t51p23qg
— Right In The Gary Kellys (@RITGK) April 16, 2016
