In March, director of football Victor Orta stated that the club would be persist with the maintenance of a small group of players, a legacy of departed manager Marcelo Bielsa.
But after narrowly avoiding Premier League relegation with a threadbare squad, Leeds have already brought six new players through the door – and with six weeks until the transfer window shuts, there could be more on the way.
Jesse Marsch is set to lead Leeds through their third season in the top flight with a much fuller roster at his disposal, which will help United to adapt to any arising injuries.
However, the American will begin the season without at least three of last season’s key players, with question marks over the fitness of several others.
Here is a comprehensive round-up of the injury doubts with just over two weeks to go until the Whites’ Premier League opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers:
Jesse Marsch is set to lead Leeds through their third season in the top flight with a much fuller roster at his disposal, which will help United to adapt to any arising injuries.