MOT View: Predicted Leeds XI v Manchester United
Leeds United get their season underway with a mouth-watering trip to Manchester United this afternoon.
The Whites travelled to Anfield last season, and the Premier League has thrown up another tough challenge this time around.
Marcelo Bielsa and his squad will be much more prepared for this one though, with only one major injury doubt this time around.
Illan Meslier will celebrate his new contract with the number one shirt at Old Trafford, and will certainly look for better luck this time around.
The back four will see Junior Firpo making his full competitive debut after signing from Barcelona and overcoming an injury.
Liam Cooper will captain the side alongside Robin Koch, leaving Luke Ayling free to rampage down the right.
Kalvin Phillips has been training as hard as ever, according to Bielsa, and he simply has to start this afternoon, no matter how much he played in pre-season.
With Firpo starting, Stuart Dallas will push into that midfield role that saw him shine last season, being joined by Rodrigo who will be tasked with the creativity through the middle.
Raphinha and Jack Harrison became two of the best wingers’ in the Premier League, and it is time to kick on once again.
That leaves, last but not least, Patrick Bamford – the striker ready to prove everyone last season wasn’t a fluke by smashing double figures again, we believe he has what it takes.
Here’s how we expect them to line up…
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