Leeds United have returned to Thorp Arch this morning for their first day of pre-season training under Jesse Marsch. The Whites only secured Premier League survival five weeks ago, but they’re back in action this morning as they begin their preparations for the new season.
Marsch will be keen to make swift progress over the coming weeks as he aims to make his mark on the side and hammer home his philosophy without the pressure of a relegation battle to contend with. His players are expected to have returned to work in relatively good shape after their summer breaks, but he’ll see them put through their paces on the field over the coming days.
The squad will also undergo testing at Leeds Beckett University and in the coming weeks they'll head off to Australia to continue their preparations down under with three friendlies in eight days against Brisbane Roar, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. This morning will be the first time new signing Marc Roca will meet his teammates after completing his switch from Bayern Munich earlier this month.
