Manchester United rarely relish a trip to Elland Road to face fierce rivals Leeds United, but this Sunday’s visit could hardly come at a worse time for the Red Devils.
There is little doubt that Man Utd are a club in crisis.
Michael Carrick’s side sit 13th in the league heading into the weekend and have gone over a month without a win in all competitions. Tensions reached a boiling point following a Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid, after which defender Lisandro Martínez publicly criticized the club’s hierarchy.
Although Martínez has since been formally punished, the fallout from the incident is unlikely to disappear overnight. His comments hardly paint the picture of a harmonious dressing room, and a hostile trip to Elland Road is unlikely to provide the ideal remedy for Carrick’s struggling side.
Meanwhile, Daniel Farke’s stubborn Leeds outfit have shown plenty of fight this season. After giving Arsenal a scare last weekend, the hosts will be eager to build on that performance and strengthen their credentials as potential contenders for European qualification.
Given United’s recent struggles, another difficult afternoon could await the visitors.
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