OPINION
Leeds are going into the new season with real optimism and will be hoping to launch a promotion bid.
The Whites narrowly missed out on a play-off spot during the last campaign, but managed to recapture the imagination of the club’s supporters that a Premier League return could be just around the corner.
Manager Thomas Christiansen will be experiencing his first taste of English football and has a strong squad at his disposal at Elland Road.
Ergjan Allioski, Felix Wiedwald and Vurnon Anita are some of the new arrivals at the club who will be hoping to make a major impact.
Meanwhile, some of last season’s stars Chris Wood and Pablo Hernandez will be striving to recapture their top form.
However, Chrisitiansen’s side will face a very tough challenge if they are to push for automatic promotion in what is likely to be a very competitive Championship.
This Is Futbol has picked out the five greatest threats that Leeds could face to their chances of promotion.
Here are those five teams, including one side that have suffered play-off failure in the last two consecutive seasons.