But after narrowly avoiding Premier League relegation with a threadbare squad, Leeds have already brought six new players through the door – and with six weeks until the transfer window shuts, there could be more on the way.
Jesse Marsch is set to lead Leeds through their third season in the top flight with a much fuller roster at his disposal, which will help United to adapt to any arising injuries.
However, the American will begin the season without at least three of last season’s key players, with question marks over the fitness of several others.
Here is a comprehensive round-up of the injury doubts with just over two weeks to go until the Whites’ Premier League opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers:
1. Luke Ayling - unavailable
The defender underwent surgery on a long-standing knee issue back in May, when Jesse Marsch predicted that it would take between two and four months for Ayling to return to the pitch. The latter estimate would bring him back into the fold some time in September. Photo: Ben Hoskins
2. Stuart Dallas - unavailable
After the Whites' utility man suffered a femoral fracture against Manchester City in April, Leeds' medical staff forecast a six-month recovery period. Dallas was all smiles when spotted on crutches at Leeds' friendly against Blackpool in York early in July but he has not joined his team-mates in Australia. He is not likely to return to action until far into the 2022/2023 season. Photo: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA
3. Junior Firpo - unavailable
After the Spaniard picked up a knock during the Whites' pre-season friendly against Blackpool, Jesse Marsch revealed that Firpo was likely to be out for eight weeks. Set to return mid-September, Firpo will miss the first six games or so of the Premier League season. Photo: Matthew Ashton - AMA
4. Liam Cooper
The Whites skipper has been training separately from his team-mates over in Australia after picking up an issue with his Achilles. Leeds are being cautious and monitoring the situation. Photo: Visionhaus
5. Archie Gray - doubt
The youngster looked extremely pained as he was stretchered off following a heavy challenge by John McGinn during the Whites' pre-season friendly against Aston Villa. Awaiting assessment, Leeds are hopeful the ankle issue is a sprain, and not a break, as Jesse Marsch has made it clear that Gray is part of his plans for the season. Photo: George Wood
6. Mateusz Bogusz
The Pole's 2021/2022 season ended with an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in January. The injury hasn't stopped loan club Ibiza expressing an interest in taking Bogusz back for another season in Spain after the 20-year-old enjoyed an impressive, if brief spell. Photo: Quality Sport Images