Leeds United will look to get their first pre-season win on the board when they face Sunderland in New Jersey tomorrow night. Daniel Farke’s side lost 3-2 against Wrexham last weekend, with Joel Piroe and Sean Longstaff on target for a much-changed Whites outfit missing several key players.
The available group for tomorrow’s game at the Sports Illustrated Stadium might look a little different, with some World Cup breaks coming to an end and new signings starting to settle. There are a trio of injury concerns, however, with Jaka Bijol, Sebastiaan Bornauw and Dominic Calvert-Lewin all missing out against Wrexham.
There could be a chance to see another fresh face if Tarik Muharemovic is deemed ready to feature, while a first start is on the cards for Harry Wilson. With that in mind, the YEP has attempted to predict how Farke could line his side up against the Black Cats.
7. CM: Ethan Ampadu
The third and final player to see out the full 90 minutes against Wrexham, and like Rodon it's hard to see him missing any pre-season action. Important he keeps the standards high even during friendlies. | Getty Images
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8. CM: Sean Longstaff
Started against Wrexham and was one of the first-half's standout performers before being replaced by Anton Stach at half-time. Arguably did enough to keep his place for now, and will enjoy a meeting with old rivals from his Newcastle days. | Getty Images
9. LWB: Jayden Lienou
Gabriel Gudmundsson might well be back from his mandated three-week post-World Cup break but there's no need to chuck him in right away. Lienou should learn a lot from coming up against Premier League opposition. | Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images
10. RW: Harry Wilson
A full, albeit unofficial, debut for the Welshman is likely following his appearance off the bench against Wrexham. Oh how Leeds fans would love to see one of those trademark curling finishes. | Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images
11. LW: Willy Gnonto
With Noah Okafor on an extended break and therefore not involved with the US tour, left-wing is Gnonto's spot to lose. Will hope to have a more positive impact than against Wrexham, where he lacked composure. | Getty Images
12. ST: Lukas Nmecha
Like Bornauw and Bijol, Dominic Calvert-Lewin missed Wrexham with a small injury and more than most, he needs to be managed carefully. Nmecha did okay off the bench against Wrexham. | Getty Images