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Leeds United drew 1-1 in their final pre-season friendly against AC Milan.<\/strong><\/p>\n Santiago Gimenez opened the scoring in Dublin, with Anton Stach\u2019s screamer securing a draw<\/a> for the Whites in their final pre-season friendly.<\/p>\n Daniel Farke will have drawn plenty of positives from the clash despite the result, and will have learned a lot about his players ahead of their return to the Premier League<\/a>.<\/p>\n With that in mind, MOT Leeds News <\/strong>highlights three talking points from Saturday\u2019s match.<\/p>\n The Whites have invested a healthy amount of money into their midfield this summer, and Stach looks to be a great pickup.<\/a><\/p>\n Stach\u2019s game in numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n He was everywhere on the pitch, and very early opened the scoring, had it not been for his effort being a few inches too high.<\/p>\n The German went on to score the equalising goal in the second half, with a screamer from long distance.<\/p>\n Stach showcased immense composure on the ball, and if Leeds can keep him fit, he will play a massive role in the Premier League.<\/p>\n The Dutchman has had a fine pre-season, but it is clear that he lacks the natural instinct in front of goal, which is what Leeds need to survive.<\/p>\n His link-up play was promising, but he looks far more suited to play in the 10 role, albeit in the current formation, that doesn\u2019t exist.<\/p>\n Nevertheless, it is going to be crucial that the Whites accelerate their search for a new centre-forward this week, with Rodrigo Muniz still the most likely<\/a> to make the move.<\/p>\n Jack Harrison isn\u2019t a popular man at Leeds United<\/a> and has already been the victim of boos from the Whites supporters when they faced Man United earlier this summer.<\/p>\n The same happened again against Milan as the winger was warming up in the first half, with Graham Smyth insisting he was \u201ctaking it well\u201d in a post shared via X.<\/p>\n Every time Jack Harrison runs down the touchline towards the stand behind Perri’s goal there’s booing. He seems to be taking it well.<\/p>\n 0-1#lufc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Graham Smyth (@GrahamSmyth) August 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n It seems as though there is no way back for the forward at Elland Road, and Farke would be unsettling a large portion of the fanbase by including him.<\/p>\n![\"Daniel](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/daniel-farke-1-1-1024x576.jpg\")
Leeds United boss, Daniel Farke (Credit: Imago)Leeds have new cult figure in Stach <\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Stach looks to be a gem for Leeds (Credit: Imago)Joel Piroe can not start for Leeds <\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Leeds](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/jack-harrison-leeds-1-1024x575.png\")
Jack Harisson returned to Leeds after a loan at Everton (Credit: Imago)Leeds fans clearly against Jack Harrison after Milan scenes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n