Leeds United eye Manchester United chance at Elland Road
With Joe Rodon out injured, James Justin has impressed at right centre-back, scored at Arsenal and earned praise from Troy Deeney, leaving his Leeds United place under threat.
Gabriel Gudmundsson said he is 'not a science guy' as the Leeds United left-back outlined simple recovery methods after recent injury setbacks and illness concerns with Sweden.
Paul Merson said Leeds United are favourites at Elland Road and claimed fans would be disappointed not to get a result, given Manchester United's poor run and midweek trip to Atletico Madrid.
Andrea Radrizzani said Leeds United explored appointing Unai Emery or Julen Lopetegui, but a mid-season sale and takeover uncertainty blocked the move.
Leeds United scouts watched Waterford striker Tommy Lonergan score twice in the Republic of Ireland Under-21s' 3-1 win over England, with Ronan Calvert calling the 22-year-old a smart target.
Leeds United host a depleted Manchester United side with Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo out, Bruno Fernandes carrying an injury and others sidelined, boosting Daniel Farke's hopes of exploiting their lack of intensity.
Before visiting Elland Road, Manchester United lost 2-0 at Atletico Madrid and Lisandro Martinez publicly criticised the club and squad, adding to the turmoil before Leeds United.
Jason Cundy praised Leeds United as 'excellent', 'stubborn' and a 'horrible team' to face, saying Daniel Farke's side have fully bought into a tough, effective system.
Former Leeds United captain Liam Cooper has become a key Sheffield Wednesday player, starting regularly in League One and earning praise after winning a penalty at Huddersfield Town.
Sassuolo sporting director Francesco Palmieri called Leeds United's €40m move for Tarik Muharemovic a 'very important' deal, saying the 23-year-old had strong interest and can grow further.
Melvin Bard has played little since joining Leeds United, and with Gabriel Gudmundsson thriving and James Justin able to cover, his Elland Road role may stay limited this season.
Leeds United are linked with Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, but managing director Robbie Evans said the club were not seeking a new No 1 striker, only a supporting option behind Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Sean Dyche praised Daniel Farke's work at Leeds United, saying 'The manager is doing a great job there' after last season's survival and the side's front-foot mentality.
Manchester United fans fear Leeds United's intensity and physical edge could expose Michael Carrick's side at Elland Road, with some saying a heavy defeat would bring sack calls.
