Weston McKennie transfer to Leeds: How a USMNT heavy midfield could

The core of the United States men’s national team can increasingly be found at Leeds as Weston Mckennie announced that he has officially joined Leeds from Juventus. The deal is a loan until the end of the season with an option to buy for €33 million plus add-ons. It’s quite an addition for Jesse Marsch to get a player with Champions League experience to help save Leeds United from relegation as McKennie will slot in with fellow Americans Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson. With the uncertainty around Juventus who got hit with a 15 point deduction and could face a possible ban from European competition, if they are to qualify, it makes sense for McKennie to move but it’s also risky going to a Leeds United side that is only one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League.

But Leeds seem to have convinced him of Marsch’s vision of the team, so he’s trusting in his talent to keep the team in the Premier League. So, with McKennie on the way, the question now is how will Leeds United line up?

Primarily, Marsch has used a 4-2-3-1 with a double pivot of Marc Roca and Adams behind Jack Harrison, Willy Gnoto and Aaronson but a few times, the team has used a 4-3-3. McKennie can slot almost anywhere but is most comfortable as a left-sided midfielder with freedom.

Here are a few ways that Leeds United could deploy McKennie: