Marcelo Bielsa says Luke Ayling will play for Leeds U23 today

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Luke Ayling has yet to make an appearance in the Championship for Leeds United this season.

Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa has told The Yorkshire Evening Post that Luke Ayling will play for the club’s Under-23 team on Friday.

Carlos Corberan’s side will take on Hull City in a few hours’ time, and Bielsa has said that Ayling – who can operate as a right-back or as a central defender – will feature.

The 28-year-old right-back played 45 minutes for the Leeds Under-23 side on Monday, and he will continue his recovery from injury today.

Bielsa told The Yorkshire Evening Post about Ayling on Thursday: “Tomorrow he is going to play a few more minutes for the 23s but the fact that he is close to us again is really important.”

Important player for Leeds United

Ayling is a very good and experienced player who will be important for Leeds as the season progresses.

The former Arsenal prospect has yet to make an appearance in the Championship this season, and once he gains full match fitness, it will make Leeds better.

Bielsa’s side have made a good start to the season and are doing well in the Championship at the moment.

Leeds are at the top of the Championship table at the moment with 16 points from seven matches.