Pontus Jansson: 'Two wins in four months is ridiculous'

Leeds United defender Pontus Jansson deems the Championship club's poor form "ridiculous" but has faith in new manager Paul Heckingbottom.

Leeds United defender Pontus Jansson has described the Championship club's poor form as "ridiculous".

The Whites were fifth in the Championship table on Boxing Day but a run of just two victories in 16 games since has left them 13th in the standings.

Paul Heckingbottom was brought in to replace Thomas Christiansen, who was sacked in February, but the former Barnsley boss has won just two of his 10 games in charge.

"We have two wins in four months and to be fair that is ridiculous," Jansson told BBC Sport.

"It's not easy to play without confidence and it's normal for us not to have that when we are in this form. When you don't win it takes a lot out of you and these four months have been the toughest of my football career.

"I like [Heckingbottom] a lot and people can't blame him [for the results]. He chooses 11 players to play and they have to take responsibility. He's fantastic as a person and he's a good coach. I can only say good things about him."

Jansson has been a key player for the Whites this season, turning out 37 times in the league.

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