Leeds play one of their biggest clashes of the season on Sunday when Garry Monk-led Middlesbrough come to town.
Coming after a woeful run of 6 losses in 7 games, the game could go a long way in determining the Leeds’ future of manager Thomas Christiansen, and ultimately, the club’s promotion chances.
The Danish has gone to somewhat extreme measures to prepare for the match, as the international break – often used for rest – was used for “double training sessions and additional work designed to plug his squad’s trickle of defeats.”
Boro did the exact opposite, as Monk afforded his charges few days of rest.
Having seen their amazing early season form tail off, arresting the situation is key and going back to the drawing board remains way to go.
Premier League promotion is still very much within reach at the moment, and the intense training sessions last week would have done the player a lot of good.
While many hint at the possibility of fatigue arising, the coaching crew would have ensured the drills were done in moderation.
Leeds need to get back on track as soon as possible and victory against Boro will definitely justify Christiansen’s international break plans.
