Sunday’s barnstorming win over Chelsea sent the Elland Road faithful into dreamland - with a new, settled manager and a whole host of signings who have landed in West Yorkshire and, to a man, immediately pulled off some impressive displays, just how far can the Whites go this season?
It’s the question playing on fans’ minds and will be quietly pre-occupying Jesse Marsch, too. Now, though, he faces a challenge entirely different to the issues met by his predecessor last term - an abundance of talent.
After watching Robin Koch and Pascal Struijk run the show in central defence for weeks, Liam Cooper put in an excellent performance against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, while Junior Firpo and Luke Ayling are set to return to training next week and the vice-captain could definitely make a claim on the right-back spot when he’s up to speed.
Meanwhile, Marsch revealed in his pre-match press conference on Thursday that Patrick Bamford is touch-and-go for the Brighton clash - will he or won’t he return?
With plenty to think about, here’s how we imagine Leeds United will line-up against Brighton on Saturday.
7. CM - Marc Roca
Operating very neatly in a double pivot with Adams - if it ain’t broke, why fix it? Forshaw’s Carabao Cup performance was reliable but didn’t give Marsch too much to think about. | Getty Images
8. RM - Dan James
James made a good account of himself against Chelsea and will get the nod again, provided Bamford is not deemed ready to go. | Getty Images
9. CAM - Brenden Aaronson
Undroppable. Proved as effective in a number 10 role as he in a wider position with a stunning display against the Blues. If Aaronson can stay in form, the future is bright for Leeds. | Getty Images
10. LM - Jack Harrison
Luis Sinisterra certainly turned some heads against Barnsley on Wednesday night, but Marsch would be foolish to break Harrison’s stride when the winger is in the ‘best form of his life’. | Getty Images
11. ST - Rodrigo
The volume coming off the crowd as Rodrigo was sent to warm up against Barnsely says it all. Rodrigo will become only the 14th player to score in all four of the first league games of the season (LUFCDATA) if he bags on Saturday. | Getty Images