Leeds United give supporters first look at Elland Road's brand new pitch ahead of Everton clash

Leeds United have given supporters a first glimpse at the brand new Elland Road playing surface.

The Whites have replaced the turf in LS11 since the visit of Brighton last month after the club found a short-term solution to the issue which has caused problems this season.

A £300k hybrid surface - similar to the one used by Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City - has been installed following a break between games at United's home ground.

The playing surface at Elland Road has been in need of a revamp in recent months and the drainage system is set to be replaced and receive a full overhaul this summer.

The short pre-season following promotion from the Championship left Leeds in the lurch when it came to their pitch plans - with a complete renovation estimated to take over three months.

Recent winter weather has necessitated a mid-season intervention by the Whites after consultation between the board and playing staff.

United have opted to remove the top surface with the turf being replaced by the kind of hybrid system used by Premier League rivals Spurs in North London.

Leeds have now shown off the new pitch across their social media channels and have given supporters a first look at the brand new playing surface, which will be in use for the first time this evening.

Leeds welcome Everton to West Yorkshire for a top flight clash under the lights and are looking to make it three wins on the bounce in league action.

"How it’s going to be, I don’t know," Bielsa said during his pre-match press conference.

"It doesn’t matter too much, the important thing is to belong to an institution that worries so much about the needs of the team."