Leeds United’s Ben White grew into this evening’s friendly.
Leeds United were held to a 1-1 draw by Cagliari in their final pre-season friendly of the summer.
Pablo Hernandez fired the Championship side back on level terms after the Italian outfit took a first-half lead.
A number of Leeds defenders didn’t cover themselves in glory for Cagliari’s opener and White, a summer signing from Brighton & Hove Albion, was among those who could’ve done better.
That being said, the 21-year-old, who is only on a season-long loan with Marcelo Bielsa’s side, definitely improved from there on and finished the game very well indeed.
Here’s how Leeds fans are reacting to his display:
There is a lot of pressure on White – especially if Victor Orta doesn’t bring in another centre-back this summer.
United have lost four central defenders so far – Paudie O’Connor, Hugo Diaz, Aapo Halme & Pontus Jansson – and signed just the one.
White and Liam Cooper are Bielsa’s best options as far as recognised centre-backs go – and the Brighton-owned powerhouse has never even kicked a ball in the Championship.
It’s a very risky strategy if no reinforcements come over the next couple of weeks but, going by this evening’s display, Leeds could have a player.
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