Leeds United end pre-season against Augsburg with Forest pointers and transfer question | OneFootball

Leeds United finish pre-season against Augsburg at Elland Road today, unbeaten in four with 10 scored and six conceded. The run-out should offer clues for Nottingham Forest on the opening day.

According to Leeds Live, attention centres on Sean Longstaff’s push for a midfield berth and on Wilson’s form before Forest.

Longstaff has impressed but laboured in the first half against Manchester United in Dublin amid a rotated side. With regulars around him he could look sharper, and a strong display could see him partner Ethan Ampadu.

Wilson is expected to start at Forest, though recent showings have been mixed after a bright bow against hometown club Wrexham. Adjusting to a wide 10 role, he has lacked end product and missed his penalty in Dublin, so a strong outing would help.

Elland Road should also get a first look at James Trafford. Man of the match in a 45-minute cameo in Dublin after one light session on Tuesday, he needs a full 90 minutes, which he will undoubtedly manage.

Noah Okafor is unlikely to start the opener after his delayed post-World Cup return. If he builds on his 45 minutes, he may get the nod in the replicate League Cup tie a few days later, setting him up for the first home game.

Bornauw, who played the full 90 against Manchester United, is heading to Hamburg, with Leeds focusing on Borussia Monchengladbach’s Nico Elvedi. If he is omitted, barring injury or illness, it could confirm plans are afoot.

Source: Leeds Live

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