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'More than good enough' - Leeds United fans react after U23s duo named on bench vs Man United

Leeds United supporters have been issued with a glimpse into the future after Marcelo Bielsa named his matchday squad to face Manchester United this afternoon.

Although their Argentine manager has picked an unchanged starting line-up, there are two eye-catching inclusions on the substitutes bench ahead of kick-off at Elland Road (2pm).

Indeed, that's because U23 regulars Sam Greenwood and Crysencio Summerville have been included in their 18-man Premier League squad for the first time - much to the delight of Leeds fans.

Leif Davis and Joe Gelhardt are the two players to miss out on this occasion.

Elsewhere, captain Liam Cooper remains suspended having picked up a red card against Manchester City.

There is no place in the squad for injured duo Rodrigo Moreno and Brazilian forward Raphinha, either, as the Whites look to gain revenge following a 6-2 defeat in the corresponding Premier League fixture at Old Trafford.

Here is how a selection of Leeds supporters have reacted to the team news on social media.

@LeakyBoat said: "Get Greenwood on for the free-kicks!"

@ThruItAllLUFC posted: "Both been easily to good enough in U23s to justify being on the bench. Have to assume injury, probably for both [Davis and Gelhardt] but especially Gelhardt."

@Plute93 added: "We've achieved what I wanted this season, we're staying up. Love that we can play this game with no pressure."

@Ashli_LUFC said: "Summerville and Greenwood, they deserve to be at least on the bench."

@ChattingFootyYT posted: "Was never going to change the team was he? Let's be honest. Come on Leeds, let's give it to them."

@RPlufc93 added: "Buzzing to see Greenwood and Summerville on the bench."

@tommy_lufc said: "The bench is a good mix of experience and youth, will be interesting to see if Poveda gets a run out later on after a fine cameo against Liverpool. Summerville and Greenwood both excellent for the U23s this season."

@Crowther9195 posted: "Great to see Summerville and Greenwood called up."

@EdinburghWhites added: "No major surprises. Good to see Greenwood and Summerville come into the squad. Greenwood has a skill on free-kicks. It would be interesting to see how Summerville does if he comes on in a similar position to how Poveda has done in the past."

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