Testing on day one of Leeds United’s pre-season will buy the club a little time if they continue to delay a head coach announcement. As it stands, 49ers Enterprises is waiting on EFL ratification of its takeover before unveiling its first major decision as majority shareholder at Elland Road.
Ideally, the incoming ownership group, fronted by chairman-elect Paraag Marathe, wants to see a clean break from Andrea Radrizzani’s tenure before setting out its own stall with a new head coach. Daniel Farke is widely expected to be the candidate appointed to the position.
However, with no sign of a green light from the league, pre-season and competitive football rapidly approaching, United may need to reassess their timeline. One saving grace which would buy them at least another day, if not two, will be the plan for the start of next week.
