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Naming exciting tour squad can bring positivity back to Leeds United

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Leeds United are set to fly out to Australia.

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday at Elland Road on April 13, 2019 in Leeds, England.

Leeds United have hit a rocky moment in their summer after a bright start to July.

The shock sale of Pontus Jansson has sapped some of the positivity created by Helder Costa’s arrival from Wolves.

Manager Marcelo Bielsa can turn the page on that by naming an exciting squad to tour to Australia.

Leeds’ team is packed with talent, and the high number of exciting youngsters.

In attack, Ryan Edmondson and Kun Temenuzkhov are pushing to feature and have been training with the first team this past week.

Leeds United's Kun Temenuzhkov competing with Queens Park Rangers' Osman Kakay during the FA Cup Third Round match between Preston North End and Doncaster Rovers at Deepdale on January 6,...

On the wing and in midfield, Robbie Gotts, Mateusz Bogusz, and Alfie McCalmont are options, along with play-off star Jamie Shackleton.

In defence, Pascal Struijk and Clarke Oduor are emerging options in contention for roles.

If manager Marcelo Bielsa chooses to take all, or most of these players to Australia, it will show he is considering them for first team spots this season.

Considering their excellent under-23 performances, there is a strong chance one or more of them breakout and establish themselves on tour.

That would provide a bit of positive energy Leeds need right now.

Jamie Shackleton of Leeds United celebrates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Leeds United at Villa Park on December 23, 2018 in Birmingham, England.