My one disappointment with Bielsa but it's also a strength in some ways, is he won't pander to promising talent.
If the 11th most deserving outfield player when an outfield position comes up can be worked into the team with a rejig he gets them into the side, it's not who is my next left back in line. So promising players aren't going to get a chance because a senior pro gets and deserves the minutes. The senior pro's buy into this and give him their all. The youngsters need an injury crisis - and then to seize their chance.
A lot of this crop are going to be disillusioned before very long. How does Gelhardt get a game when the 10 position has at least three players who can slot in there - Roberts, Rodrigo, Klich. He has to be exceptional and be more deserving of minutes than them.
I do get the feeling that poor displays in the cup teams he puts out are almost fatal for the lads waiting for the first team opportunity. Has Greenwood been on the bench since Crawley?