Leeds United 2-4 AS Monaco highlights: Whites squander strong start with second half showing
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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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Hide AdThis 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.
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Tonight’s game is a 7pm kick-off.
Leeds United 2-4 AS Monaco
Leeds United team news
#LUFC XI: Klaesson, Kristensen, Ayling, Struijk, Koch, Forshaw, Roca, Greenwood, Aaronson, Gnonto, Gelhardt
Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Firpo, Llorente, Gyabi, Hjelde, Drameh, Joseph
Early team news
Check out our Predicted XI to face Monaco.
Injury latest: Seven ruled out and three doubts
Tonight’s opponents
AS Monaco: A Factfile
Founded: 23 November 1924
Ground: Stade Louis II (Capacity: 16,500)
Current standings: 6th in Ligue 1
2021/22: 3rd place
Head coach: Philippe Clement
Captain: Wissam Ben Yedder