Leeds United returned to Thorp Arch for the start of pre-season training on Monday and over the next few months Jesse Marsch will be running the rule over his squad. The Whites have just six weeks to prepare for their Premier League season opener against Wolves and it’s fair to say a host of players will be trying to catch the head coach’s eye.
Indeed, Marsch may find himself with a few selection headaches ahead of that opening game and with Leeds expected to make a few more signings this summer, competition within the squad will only intensify at Elland Road. The battle for places will be fierce throughout the group, but it seems one of the most competitive positions is right-back, with four genuine options pushing for a place.
United recognised the need to strengthen their options on the right side of defence this summer and they moved quickly to bag Rasmus Kristensen from Red Bull Salzburg for a fee thought to be around the £10m mark. However, with Luke Ayling, Cody Drameh and Jamie Shackleton all competing for a spot, it seems the Denmark international will be pushed all the way.
