James was sidelined due to a slight adductor strain sustained in training, but he hopes to participate in the second friendly. Bamford, recovering from knee surgery, has had his training load managed and participated in a gym session on Wednesday instead of playing in the match, with hopes he will feature in the next game
Manager Daniel Farke utilizencluding new signing Jayden Bogle, who began on the benchcstarted as goalkeeper, with a strong first-half lineup that included new club captain Ethan Ampadu in midfield and the central defensive duo of Pascal Struijk and Joe Rodon. Brenden Aaronson, back from a loan spell with Union Berlin, also started, while Max Wober was listed among the substitutes.Ilia Gruev kicked off the scoring for the Whites in the first half, assisted by returning loanee Brenden Aaronson. Joel Piroe then found the back of the net, and Mateo Joseph netted a brace in the second half. A mishandled pass from Pascal Struijk, which put Illan Meslier under pressure, allowed Hannover to score a consolation goal, but Leeds secured a 4-1 victory.
