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Report: ‘Everything’ suggests that 22-year-old is going to start for Leeds against Wolves on Saturday
The versatile 22-year-old started Leeds’ 6-2ꦜ pre-season win against Cagliari at left-back, a role he has played on several occ🍨asions since joining the Whites in 2018.
, unless a new player is signed in the meantime.
Leeds’ first choice left-back Junior Firpo picked up a hip injury during pre-season, .
The only other natural left-back at Leeds going into pre-season was youngster Leif Davis, , leaving the Whites꧋ short of cov🤪er in that area.
Struijk is naturally a central defender who can step up to play in midfield if needed, but has had to fill in on the left-hand side of defence before under Marcelo Bielsa when injuries started to pi💫le up.
Struijk likely to start Leeds’ opening game
Marsch gave every one of his starting line-up a full 90 minut🌊es against Cagliari, providing Struijk with as much time as possible to adapt to the unfamiliar role.
Playing alongside new signing Rasmus Kristensen in defence, Marsch wa▨s impressed with all Leeds’ new recruits in their final pre-season run out.
The result was a positive one for Leeds, but despite scoring six goals, Leeds are still chasing reinforcements up front afte🏅r missing out on Charles de Ketelaere.
The Whites have already brought in impressive youngster Sonny Perkins who could fill the role if needed, and a big🌺 money move for a French attacker is still being considered.