It is anybody’s guess what Leeds United’s starting XI will look like come the opening day of the 2023-24 Championship season.
One thing that is certain is it won’t be selected by Sam Allardyce, after it was confirmed on Friday the 68-year-old would leave the Whites following the expiration of his four-game deal at Elland Road.
The former Sunderland and Everton boss was unable to keep Leeds in the Premier League, as the Whites prepare for a return to the second tier.
A number of players are poised to move away this summer and we have picked our starting XI for the opening day of the 2023-24 campaign based on who we think is likely to stay or who the club will fight to keep. Take a look...
1. Joel Robles
Out of contract after signing a one-year deal last summer but out of the three goalkeepers currently looks the most likely to stay
2. Luke Ayling
Has been there and done it before for Leeds in the Championship. May be used to help Cody Drameh along. He has one year left on his deal.
3. Charlie Cresswell
A regular in a Millwall side pipped to the play-offs on the final day. A year at this level already could leave him in with a shot of establishing himself at Leeds.
4. Max Wober/Liam Cooper
Is this pick a bit of a cop out? Yes. However, Wober has proved a good addition and Leeds will be keen to keep him, with the YEP reporting earlier this week “there’s a good chance” he remains. Cooper is likely to remain and give Leeds an option in central defence.
5. Stuart Dallas
The Northern Irishman has had a nightmare time with injury the past 15 months - if he’s fit expect him to be back starting games - although there’s the chance Rasmus Kristensen stays.
6. Tyler Adams
Currently feels the least unlikely of the lot to stay but Leeds are set to fight hard to keep him. He will be a man in demand this summer after an impressive first year at Elland Road.