Forty-five days may have passed since Leeds United’s last competitive fixture along with what feels like an ocean of change, but three switches could be the limit of Jesse Marsch’s tinkering tomorrow. There could be a formation change too after some distinct shifts in the last two friendlies.
Illan Meslier could retain the gloves between the sticks against all the odds. When it became clear the goalkeeper had glandular fever at the start of the month, there was scepticism he might be fit to play before 2023.
However, the tone of Marsch’s answers on the Frenchman last week, as well as his presence at Elland Road for the friendlies and open training, suggest Meslier has a real chance. Marsch expected him to be in full training last week and that means he has to face Manchester City.
