Five Manchester United problems that Leeds United must exploit in upcoming clash

Leeds United are gearing up for another difficult outing as they look to address their poor form.

Marcelo Biela’s men are in serious need of a win as they slip further towards the relegation zone following a run of three games without victory.

The Whites were comfortably beaten last weekend, losing 3-0 to Everton, and that followed a draw with Aston Villa and a defeat to Newcastle.

Leeds still have a six-point gap over the bottom three, but a win would go a long way to bringing some much needed comfort for all involved.

The problem is that Bielsa’s men take on Manchester United this weekend, and it will be no easy task.

But Ralph Rangnick’s men also have issues aplenty, and that will give Leeds plenty of hope coming into this one.

Here we take a look at some of Man Utd’s biggest problems ahead of their trip to Elland Road:

Frosty relationships

All is not well at Old Trafford, and that is clear for anyone looking on.

There have been several reports of frosty relationships, and it seems interim head coach Rangnick is not the most popular with some players.

That includes Cristiano Ronaldo, who is said to be unhappy with Rangnick’s appointment.

Man Utd need all hands on deck to finish in the top four, currently off the pace due to teams below them having games in hand, and frosty relationships cannot be part of that equation.

Ronaldo discontent

Ronaldo’s discontent with Rangnick has been shown in his poor form, with just one goal in his last six Premier League games.

Rangnick recently admitted that Ronaldo ‘needs to score more’, and it’s clear the Portuguese superstar is not at his happiest, both with circumstances off and on the pitch.

Despite a goal during the week, that frustration continues to build, and that could help Leeds, though it could also go the other way.

You won’t like him when he’s angry, and all that.

Defensive issues