Leeds United depth chart outlines summer priorities after 14th-place finish | OneFootball

Leeds United are assessing squad depth before the summer window, aiming to build on their Premier League return. They finished 14th with 47 points after a 3-0 final-day defeat at relegated West Ham.

Last year’s recruitment worked, but 49ers Enterprises will need to invest again if progress is to continue. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, an end-of-season injury spate exposed thin cover when key players were missing.

The depth chart sets first-choice options and cover, with an asterisk marking those out of contract this summer. Goalkeeper, first-choice Karl Darlow*, cover Lucas Perri, Illan Meslier*, Alex Cairns*.

Right centre-back, first-choice Joe Rodon, cover Sebastiaan Bornauw, James Justin, Jaka Bijol. Central centre-back, first-choice Jaka Bijol, cover Sebastiaan Bornauw, Joe Rodon.

Left centre-back, first-choice Pascal Struijk, cover Jaka Bijol, Ethan Ampadu. Right wing-back, first-choice Jayden Bogle, cover James Justin, Sam Byram*.

The review points to areas needing reinforcement alongside first-team ceiling-raisers. Strengthening depth should help Daniel Farke avoid similar issues if injuries bite again.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk