Match Day Thread Leeds Utd v Wolves Match Thread

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Leeds United V Wolverhampton Wanderers
Saturday 6th August@15:00 | Elland Road

Revenge will be on Bruno Lage's mind, as Leeds welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to Elland Road on Saturday for the 2022/23 season opener. Wolves feel aggrieved, having only picked up one point against the Whites last season, having been firmly on top during both matches.

A share of the spoils, courtesy of a 94th minute penalty from Rodrigo may have been difficult to take, but the reverse fixture at the Molyneux was truly bizarre. Wolves were coasting. They were 2-0 up, dominating possession, and with 37 minutes left on the clock, defeat for Leeds looked inevitable. Then, a rash challenge from Raul Jimenez on Illan Meslier led to the Mexican forward being sent off. With nothing to lose, Leeds attacked in numbers, and within fifteen minutes, they were level. An injury time winner from Ayling completed a miserable night for Wolves, and elation for Leeds.

Jesse Marsch will be without seven key players. Summer signing, Luis Sinisterra has a hamstring injury, which he sustained during his first start for Leeds (v Crystal Palace a fortnight ago). Adam Forshaw injured his knee during the same game, but both are expected back in time squad for the visit of Chelsea in just under three weeks.

Liam Cooper is making good progress. He has returned to training this week, having missed the whole of pre-season with an Achilles issue. As soon as he regains his fitness, he'll be back in the squad. Junior Firpo picked up a knee injury against Blackpool, but is on course to resume light duties next week, ready for a return against Brighton or Everton towards the end of the month.

Fans favourite Luke Ayling has made good progress following knee surgery, at the end of last season. It is expected though, that we won't see him for another month whilst he works with Rob Price on a strict rehabilitation program. Stuart Dallas remains Leeds only long term injury concern, having broken his femur against Manchester City towards the end of last season. Dan James misses out due to suspension.

Leeds fans hope to see a fully fit Patrick Bamford back this season. The soon-to-be 29yo, capped off his pre-season with a scintillating performance, which resulted in two goals; his first in 2022. He looks set to lead the line, partnering hat-trick hero Rodrigo. Summer signings Kristensen, Adams, Roca and Aaronson are all expected to start. The void at left back is due to filled by Struijk.

Wolves will be without Matija Sarkic (hamstring), Nelson Semedo (hamstring), Adama Traore (hamstring),
Raul Jimenez (groin) and Chiquinho (knee). New signings Nathan Collins (£22m from Burnley) and South Korean forward Hee-chan Hwang (£15m from RB Leipzig following a successful loan period) are both expected to start for the West Midlands outfit, as Bruno Lage plots revenge against the Whites for last season.

 

Can't say I think much to our ground redevelopment looking at that picture

 

Phoney preseason war over, here we gooooo

 

Nice to see the opposition has a few injuries to key players for a change, I'd love to see a first clean sheet of the season, a win and three points all registered towards safety. On paper this is a perfect opponent for our opening game, fingers crossed as I should have given up the on paper theory long ago

 

They were on top most of the first half at ER but we battered them second half, especially when Gelhardt came on, sending off changed the game at their place but we still had to do it,which we did.

 

Don't worry lads, the luck of the Irish will be with us come Sat....nice 3.1 win.

 

It better be

 

It did sound a bit sinister

 

It's going to be a disappointing start, as we lose 0-2 but remember it's a marathon not a sprint and it will all be fine come last day of the season

 

is that what your dice say?

 

They sure did Milky

 

it’s as good as done then. No need to watch the game

 

Fck that for a lark

 

1-0 Harrison 68 mins

 

3pts I’ll accept that

 

Going into this one with a completely open mind.

If we win we win and if not so be it.

Actually think what I'll do is thank our lucky stars (and stripes) that we have another season in the PL to enjoy

 

i've heard they are going to stone a leprechaun to death if Leeds loose, now where would you find one of those chaps in Leeds i wonder

 

Easy tiger.

We're recapturing the spirit of we're Leeds and we don't care so f*ck Wolves and f*ck em all