Harrogate Town v Leeds Utd Match Thread

Harrogate Town v Leeds United
Friday 19th July@ 19:30 | CNG Stadium

Leeds kick-off their pre-season friendlies tonight with a trip to Harrogate Town

Whilst the emphasis will be put on fitness levels rather than the scoreline, it will be interesting to see whether Wilfred Gnonto (Everton) and Junior Firpo (Real Betis) have been strongly linked with moves away from Elland Road will have any input this evening.

We may have seen the last of Archie Gray, Glen Kamara and Liam Cooper, we can look forward to seeing Joe Rodon back in action as a fully fledged White. He is likely to be joined by midfielder Joe Rothwell, who joined on a season long loan from Bournemouth last week.

Pascal Struijk may play a small part in proceedings, but having been out of action for six months, will be introduced gradually. Brendon Arronson club play his first game for Leeds in over 16 months, having abandoned the club in their time of need; but he's back in the fold now, and must prove himself.

Patrick Bamford has not returned to pre-season training yet following the knee injury he sustained against Middlesbrough towards the end of April. Much emphasis may be placed on the likes of Charlie Crew, Mateo Joseph and Joe Gelhardt; fringe players that have something to prove.

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