Pre-season shouldn’t be taken too seriously when it comes to results, but some Leeds United individuals are proving plenty of theories right regarding their ability to stick the landing in the Premier League.
Two pre-season fixtures remain for Leeds before their Premier League campaign gets underway in August at home to Everton.
For Daniel Farke, he’s going to be honing in on his strongest side for that home meeting with the Toffees, looking to shape his side along with hoping for a few more fresh faces.
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Who has impressed most in pre-season so far for Leeds United?
Two wins and a draw in pre-season thus far means literally nothing when it comes to predictions for the season ahead, but individual sharpness, confidence, and overall performances should be noted.
Particularly in the three games we’ve seen thus far, Leeds’ attackers have managed to showcase their quality in abundance.
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Joel Piroe, fresh from his golden boot, looks dynamic and ruthless in front of goal, while two wingers have caught the eye more than most: Willy Gnonto and Largie Ramazani.
Interestingly, Gnonto and Ramazani would probably sit third and fourth in most fans’ rankings of the wingers last season, behind Dan James and Manor Solomon, but have started this pre-season as they mean to go on, adding pace and skill on each flank.
Largie Ramazani and Willy Gnonto, if they stay, could explode for Leeds United in the Premier League
Gnonto and Ramazani both have a point to prove in terms of their starting roles at Elland Road, having been in and out of the lineup during 24/25, Ramazani in particular not starting in the league since December.
There’s question marks over whether both will stay beyond the transfer deadline, Ramazani already subject to loan offers from across Europe, while Gnonto’s status as arguably the biggest saleable asset at the club makes him a player to keep an eye on, even if the majority wouldn’t dream of letting him go.
Two of Leeds United’s brightest and most infectious personalities, Largie Ramazani and Willy Gnonto, could light up the Premier League. (Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith)
What we can see from these two is a set of attributes that might lend itself perfectly to Leeds’ relegation scrap in the Premier League, knowing Gnonto was a standout for Leeds back in 22/23 while Ramazani has plied his trade at the bottom end of La Liga with Almeria and was a cut above there too.
The pace, trickery and creativity on either foot might allow the pair to explode on the Premier League scene next season, capable of stinging teams on the counter-attack and taking their chances too.
Leeds’ well publicised in-vain efforts to sign a certain winger for £28million suggest one of these two might not start, but as assets go heading into the Premier League, Leeds certainly have three wingers (James also included) that have what it takes to hurt sides consistently.
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