Earlier today, Leeds posted footage of the players training at Thorp Arch, in preparation for the Premier League clash with Southampton on Saturday.
In the video, we were given an insight into the type of attacking drills Jesse Marsch likes to use, with overlaps and crosses coming in from wide.
After nine seconds of the video, we also see a brief glimpse of Luke Ayling’s leadership skills, as he is spotted helping Stuart McKinstry.
What’s the story?
Well, it’s only a two-second clip, but we can see Ayling speaking to the 19-year-old while also dragging him by the arm, seemingly to help him with his positional play.
You can see the footage below.
At the age of 30, with 215 appearances for Leeds under his belt, Ayling is certainly someone Marsch can count on to guide the younger players.
It’s no surprise to see the right-back wearing the armband in the absence of Liam Cooper if this is the sort of thing he gets up to at Elland Road.
Leeds have a gem in Stuart McKinstry
Hopefully, we get to see more of McKinstry under Marsch, as he’s a very bright talent.
The Scottish prodigy has already made his Premier League debut for Leeds, coming on as a substitute in the 2-1 defeat to Tottenham back in November.
McKinstry also earned another first-team outing in the Carabao Cup against Fulham, which was a deserved reward for his efforts in the Under-23 side.
Capable of playing on either wing, or in the centre, the teenager can become a very useful cog under Marsch if he continues to develop well.
With leaders like Ayling taking him under their wing, it surely won’t be long until we see more of the exciting talent in the Premier League.
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