The depth of Leeds United’s squad is set for its first real test of the season as they face four games in nine days before the end of August. The Whites begin their Carabao Cup campaign later this month, while three more Premier League matches are also scheduled.
Chelsea are Leeds’ first fixture of the run and will provide Jesse Marsch with a real acid test as to how far his side have come at the start of this season. Leeds lost all 12 matches against the so called ‘big six’ last term, conceding 47 goals in the process.
They will certainly be looking to put up a much better fight against the league’s powerhouses this time around and Chelsea will be the first chance to do that. Leeds will then face a quick turn around for their Carabao Cup second round match with Barnsley at Elland Road, and that game is likely to hand Marsch the opportunity to hand some fringe players the chance to impress.
