Here are your Leeds United morning headlines on Saturday, 17 December.
Tony Dorigo hails Pascal Struijk Leeds United equaliser against Real Sociedad
Former Leeds United defender Tony Dorigo has hailed Pascal Struijk after the Dutchman scored a spectacular equaliser against Real Sociedad in the Whites' 2-1 Friday night friendly win at Elland Road.
Teed up by midfielder Marc Roca on 16 minutes after Leeds had gone 1-0 down thanks to a Martin Zubimendi header for La Real, Struijk unfurled a sublime strike from outside the box to equalise for the Whites.
The 23-year-old was once again turning out at left-back, a position he has been forced into playing this term due to fitness concerns around Junior Firpo.
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Despite being a centre-back by trade, Struijk has impressed so far this term in the position, earning praise from Dorigo, who was on LUTV co-comms duty for the Real Sociedad friendly.
Dorigo said: "Pascal, he really has been tremendous this season, having to play at left-back, we know how good his defensive qualities are.
"Going forward I think he has just got better and better and here, well, this is the shot of a centre half. No messing about, no fancy curling it in the top corner, give it a thump. What a goal. Brilliant strike."
Every word Rene Maric said on Leeds United's friendly win, Harrison, Bamford and Klich
Assistant head coach Rene Maric was on-hand to answer the media following the friendly win over the Spanish side on Friday. Heading into the clash, La Real were third in La Liga, meaning they posed an excellent test for Jesse Marsch's side as they look to ramp up their Premier League preparations.
And while the Whites went a goal down after 10 minutes, Leeds managed to battle back thanks to goals from Struijk and Rodrigo.
There were plenty of talking points in the aftermath of the friendly fixture, including questions raised around the players who missed out on featuring against La Real.
Read every word Rene Maric said after the Friday night win here
Two Leeds United players make the difference following Jack Harrison issue
Leeds' win over Real Sociedad was their second of the World Cup break, as Jesse Marsch's side claimed a good win ahead of their Premier League restart.
It wasn't all good news though, with Jack Harrison denied valuable minutes after being pulled out of the starting line-up having felt tightness in the warm-up.
Read LeedsLive's Leeds United winners and losers from Friday night here
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