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That was Leeds that played last night, right?
You can already see the difference in how Marcelo Bielsa has the team playing.
this Leeds team is pressing in packs, as soon as a FGR player gets the ball, he's closed down immediately with two or three players right on him, forcing a mistake and a turnover. it's such a change from last year
— Thru It All Together (@ThruItAllLUFC) July 17, 2018
Managed to see the last 25mins live. Glimpses of really good football, couple of sloppy moments (To be expected), energy levels looked good for this part of the season.
— Mighty Whites Pod (@mightywhitespod) July 17, 2018
Main takeaway. It is so good to see Leeds pressing the opposition instead of sitting off them. #lufc #MOT
Bielsa is known as the “high priest of the high press” and if Leeds can play the way they did against Forest Green the whole season, it will be brilliant. The team played amazing.
Of course, it will be interesting to see how the team plays against York City on Thursday and see who is used where and in what position.
On to the links.
Leeds United Links
Leeds beat Forest Green Rovers 2-1 in a preseason match. [Through It All Together]
Pete rated the players. [Through It All Together]
Florian Jozefzoon is looking to leave Brentford, and Leeds is the rumoured destination. [Through It All Together]
England and English Football Links
Bayern Munich isn’t interested in England and Everton keeper Jordan Pickford, which is nice because he’s not for sale. [Royal Blue Mersey]
Joe Hart, who has spent the last two years out on loan at Torino FC and West Ham United, has been included in the Manchester City US tour. [BBC.com]
World Football Links
New AC Milan owners are considering replacing Gennaro Gattuso with Antonio Conte. [AC Milan Offside]
Leonardo Bonucci has reportedly requested a transfer away from Milan, with PSG, Manchester United, and Manchester City all reportedly interested. [AC Milan Offside]
The Mexico U18 team finished second in the Niigata tournament by beating Croatia. [FMF State of Mind]
A look at Week One in Mexico’s Liga MX Femenil (Women’s league). [FMF State of Mind]