Youth is likely to get more of a chance with Leeds United next season after relegation. The best of the best in the Thorp Arch ranks will have their fingers crossed if they can make a good pre-season impression they may just get their foot in the Championship door.
Two of those with high hopes are currently away with Norway’s under-21s ahead of the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Georgia and Romania. Kristoffer Klaesson has largely been restricted to under-21 outings with Leeds, while compatriot Leo Hjelde spent half of last term on loan with Rotherham United.
While they spend the next few days facing off with the likes of Illan Meslier and Wilfried Gnonto at the Euros, Elland Road’s top brass will be formulating its squad plans. With Meslier expected to depart and Joel Robles currently set for release on June 30, Klaesson will have realistic hopes of being next season’s first-team back-up stopper.
