Supporters of Leeds United have been flocking to training footage which was shared to social media by the club’s official Twitter account.
On Friday, the club’s Twitter account shared a two-and-a-half-minute video of behind-the-scenes footage from training (per Leeds United).
The video consisted of short clips along with the comment: “Training steps up a gear!”
Marcelo Bielsa’s side is set to return to Championship action away against Cardiff City on Sunday 21st June (per BBC).
After the club had shared the footage from training to social media, though, lots of the Elland Road faithful flocked to it to air their thoughts.
? Training steps up a gear! pic.twitter.com/sBBX70rSTm
— Leeds United (@LUFC) June 12, 2020
They look sharp!
— PaulMak (@pmak27) June 12, 2020
Anybody see Pablo? Please stop my worries by providing a screenshot
— Diddly (@DanYorkshire) June 12, 2020
Leeds’ first-team squad has been back in structured training at their Thorp Arch training ground since Monday 25th May (per Leeds Live).
At the time, the club, along with the rest of the Championship, was encouraged to return to training on that date in line with EFL policy.
Nervous can’t wait dreading it excited worried ??? can’t make me mind up
— Karlios (@Kdlittle26) June 12, 2020
This makes me very excited !!!!
— Adam Clark (@addss2) June 12, 2020
Terrifying
— Arron Burdon (@ABurdon_Ents) June 12, 2020
The Yorkshire side currently sits top of the second tier of English football with a one-point lead over West Bromwich Albion and nine matches left to play (per BBC).
Despite the short distance between first and second, Leeds have a seven-point lead over third-place Fulham.
Will Leeds United be crowned Championship champions at the end of the season?Yes, we will manage itNo, it won't happen |
They look ready! Let’s finish this off! (won’t lie slightly nervous)
— James Rodgers (@James_Rodgers1) June 12, 2020
Goosebumps.
Our boys are looking good.— Phil Mooney (@Whiteyorkist) June 12, 2020
One fan even mentioned Jean-Kevin Augustin’s absence, with the striker reportedly out injured.
@Moorey73 see @official_tyro then No big Kev tho looks like he’s gone
— Liam Moore (@LiamMoo19110227) June 12, 2020
As can be seen in these responses from Leeds fans, there is a lot of excitement about the nearing return of the Championship, however, there are also a lot of nerves.