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Leeds United news as Juventus star hails Tyler Adams

Here are your Leeds United evening headlines on Monday, November 21.

Juventus star hails Whites midfielder ahead of World Cup clash

Juventus and USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie has hailed USA captain and Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams ahead of their match against Wales in the World Cup tonight.

McKennie has been the subject of much interest from the Whites, and with Adams being given the armband by USA manager Gregg Berhalter, fans would love to see the American join Brenden Aaronson and Adams in a midfield trio.

When asked to name the favourite player he has played with by former United States international Kyle Martino on Kwik Goal, McKennie opted to mention Adams over the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala while at Juventus.

"I would probably have to say Tyler. There’s a history, there’s a background, we’ve shared kind of a similar story and we both… I feel like, when we’re both on the field together, we know we have each other’s back, no matter what comes.

"If he sees I get tackled dirty, he’s messing up that guy and if I see him get tackled dirty, I’m messing up that guy. It’s honestly crazy and it’s amazing in my head whenever I think about it. We just understand each other so well and we get along so well.

"Whenever you have that connection with someone, it’s better than any big name that may not do the same."

Former Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa's talks with Bournemouth over managerial vacancy 'break down'

Marcelo Bielsa will not become Bournemouth's new manager after talks with the ex-Leeds United boss broke down, according to Football Insider.

The Argentine had been linked with a shock move to the South Coast after being sacked by Leeds in February, but it now appears that he will not make be making a swift return to English football.

Having developed a superb relationship with supporters whilst guiding the Whites to a long-awaited Premier League return in 2020, Bielsa will go down as one of Elland Road's favourite-ever bosses.

Read the full story here.

USA legend backs Tyler Adams captaincy decision and hails Leeds United man's 'amazing' qualities

USMNT legend Eric Wynalda has backed the decision to make Leeds United's Tyler Adams captain of the USA for the World Cup in Qatar.

Adams beat the likes of Christian Pulisic and Walker Zimmerman in a squad vote to lead Gregg Berhalter's side, becoming the youngest player to captain his nation at a World Cup in 72 years.

Having arrived at Elland Road in the days following Kalvin Phillips' departure to Manchester City, the magnitude of Adams' impact cannot be underestimated. He has quickly become a fan favourite after starting 13 of the Whites' 14 Premier League matches so far this season.

Read the full story here.

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