Leeds United 2-4 AS Monaco highlights: Whites squander strong start with second half showing

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Leeds United host Ligue 1 side AS Monaco in their final mid-season friendly ahead of the Premier League’s resumption next week

Jesse Marsch is expected to utilise his full squad in tonight’s friendly encounter in order to prepare his side for the visit of Manchester City in a week’s time. Leeds have won three out of three friendlies so far during the World Cup break, defeating Preston North End, Elche and Real Sociedad.

Tonight’s opponents are sixth in Ligue 1 and boast the likes of Swiss international forward Breel Embolo, Senegalese winger Krepin Diatta and Russian midfielder Aleksandr Golovin in their ranks. United will need to be at their very best to defeat Philippe Clement’s men.

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This evening’s fixture also pits Jesse Marsch up against two of his former players: Takumi Minamino and Mohamed Camara. Both played under the 49-year-old at FC Red Bull Salzburg, while both were linked with a move to Elland Road this summer.

Follow all the action here tonight here with our dedicated match blog, providing team news, analysis, reaction and full-time player ratings.

Tonight’s game is a 7pm kick-off.

Leeds United 2-4 AS Monaco

71’ Monaco subs

ON: Ben Yedder, Volland

OFF: Embolo, Ben Seghir

ON: Joseph

OFF: Forshaw

60’ Monaco subs

ON: Diatta, Lemarechal, Minamino, Vanderson

OFF: Martins, Aguilar, Golovin, Matazo

58’ Gelhardt turns on the edge of the box and fires just over the top. Some venom in that.

54’ Llorente heads over as Roca swings in a free-kick.