Hopes remain high for Leeds United’s injury list to evaporate before Manchester City arrive at Elland Road in 12 days. Jack Harrison was the latest concern added to the lengthening medical list on Friday before the match.
Wilfried Gnonto was an 11th-hour replacement for the winger, who had felt tightness in the warm-up and did not see sense in risking himself on a friendly. Rene Maric allayed fears about Harrison when he faced the media post-match.
“It's a phase of pre-season that's unusual in winter, where there are situations where you opt out of going into risk,” he said. “So, Jack is not injured and he could have pushed to play, but why should we risk it 12 days before Man City?
