Leeds United's pre-season preparations have been dealt a blow as Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford missed the friendly against Manchester United. The duo, who were part of the England squad at the World Cup, returned to training just a few days ago and were deemed not fit enough to play in the pre-season game.
Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford missed the game due to a lack of training time following their post-World Cup holidays. They returned to United's camp in Ireland just a few days ago and were not deemed fit enough to play in the pre-season game.
Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford were part of the England squad at the World Cup and returned to training just a few days ago. They were not deemed fit enough to play in the pre-season game against Leeds United.
Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford are likely to play their first preseason minutes against AC Milan on Saturday. This will be their first game back after returning to training.
Leeds United are currently 14th in the Premier League, with 47 points from 38 games, and are 38 points behind leaders Arsenal. They have scored 49 goals and conceded 56 this season. The title race is still wide open, and Leeds United will be looking to make a push for the top spot.
The team is currently without Gabriel Gudmundsson and Mateo Joseph, who are both sidelined. However, with the return of Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford, Leeds United will be looking to strengthen their squad and make a push for the top four.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 14th in Premier League, 47 pts, 11W-14D-13L from 38 games, recent form LWDWD.
Goals this season: 49 scored, 56 conceded (-7 goal difference).
Title race: 38 points behind leaders Arsenal.
Currently sidelined: Gabriel Gudmundsson, Mateo Joseph.
