Aston Villa will be the visitors to Elland Road as the international break comes to a close and Jesse Marsch will have a fuller squad to choose from, with the expected returns from injury of the likes of Luke Ayling, Patrick Bamford, Junior Firpo, Liam Cooper and potentially Rodrigo.
Even without some of his generals, however, Marsch has got a tune out of new boys Marc Roca, Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson, with Luis Sinisterra starting to shine having worked his way towards full match fitness.
And although Leeds are without a victory in three, it has still been an impressive start for a number of Marsch’s men, including the out-of-position Pascal Struijk and goalkeeper Illan Meslier.
Others have suffered a more difficult first few weeks of the season. Right-back Rasmus Kristensen, who impressed for Denmark against France this week, has taken time to adapt to life in the English top flight, Diego Llorente had a wobble against Brentford and Joe Gelhardt has been in and out with injuries, without yet finding his groove.
The average of the YEP’s match ratings tells the story, at least in part, after six Premier League outings and a Carabao Cup victory over Barnsley.
Context is needed in some cases – Bamford has had to contend with a bit-part role since that calf niggle against Southampton and is yet to hit the ground running after a 2021/22 season ravaged by injuries, and others have played only once or twice since the campaign began.
Here is how we’ve rated them, averaged out per appearance, alongside some of the best match photos – of wild celebrations and action – taken so far.
And although Leeds are without a victory in three, it has still been an impressive start for a number of Marsch’s men, including the out-of-position Pascal Struijk and goalkeeper Illan Meslier.
13. Joe Gelhardt - 6
Gelhardt will be frustrated that he hasn't shown the best of his ability so far in his limited appearances. Hasn't enjoyed full fitness for a run of games yet, however. Photo: George Wood
14. Crysencio Summerville - 7
Another with only two 'ratable' appearances thus far but he was very good against Barnsley, and very willing to get on the ball at Brentford where he should have had a penalty. At 21s level he is a different class. Photo: Clive Mason
15. Mateusz Klich - 7.3
The super-sub. He has shown an ability to change matches and add energy and nuisance factor off the bench. Took his chance against Barnsley in the cup with two goals, as well. Photo: Clive Mason
16. Daniel James - 6.4
With end product remaining a struggle, it became difficult to see where the Welsh international would get his minutes before a loan deal was sorted out with Fulham, for the remainder of this season. His Leeds future is now in real doubt. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
17. Luis Sinisterra - 7.6
The Colombian winger was coming to life before the international break, scoring in three of his last four games, and starting to show why Leeds were so excited to bring him in during the summer transfer window. Photo: George Wood
18. Adam Forshaw - 7
Restricted to a supporting role as a substitute, Forshaw has shown an eagerness to get stuck in and add energy from the bench. Will be even more important if either Adams or Roca break down at any point. Photo: Michael Regan