Leeds United haven’t returned for pre-season training just yet but Jesse Marsch will be excited to get to work once more at Thorp Arch. The American took charge of Leeds’ last three months of the season and managed to guide the club to safety, but this summer will be first time he sees his side on the training field without the pressure of a relegation battle.
As such, he may well be working off a clean slate this summer as he looks to hammer home his philosophy and shape his squad into one that could make progress next season. He’ll also hope to have a few selection headaches as the season opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers begins to loom on the horizon.
Here’s a look at some of the intriguing battles for positions within the Whites’ squad.
