Leeds United host Ruben Baraja's Valencia at Elland Road in a pre-season friendly on Saturday afternoon and here are five things to look out for around the match
The only two players to miss both of Leeds United’s friendlies in Germany were Patrick Bamford and Daniel James . When Daniel Farke spoke to the media after last weekend’s Schalke win, he said the former could have featured, but benefitted more from a hard training session, while the latter would resume full training on Monday.
READ MORE: 'Such short notice' - Leeds United's newest face on his phone blowing up and training impact A final look at a back three? The 3-4-1-2 we saw in the Harrogate Town friendly was not revisited in Germany. Farke has the centre-back options to try it, especially when the likes of Wober are crying out for more minutes before the season starts.
Trying the Italian out there could also then free up Aaronson for a go through the centre behind a striker, allowing Rutter to cut in off the right side like he used to with Hoffenheim. If Farke wants to experiment, this is the time.
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