Will Sheffield United Name A Strong Lineup in the Cup?Sheffield United begin their competitive campaign on Sunday afternoon as they welcome Mansfield Town to Bramall Lane in the first round of the EFL Cup.While cup competitions often provide managers with the opportunity to rotate their squad, this years opening fixture presents Chris Wilder with an interesting dilemma. Does he hand opportunities to fringe players and youngsters, or does he name his strongest possible side to ensure his team head into next weekends Championship opener against Birmingham City with momentum behind them?Its a question that carries even more weight given what happened 12 months ago. Last season could hardly have started any worse for the Blades. August proved to be a miserable month as they lost all five of their opening fixtures in all competitions under Ruben Selles, managing just two goals while conceding nine. Confidence quickly evaporated, and the poor start ultimately set the tone for a difficult campaign that never truly recovered, even despite Wilders best efforts.Blades in Pre-seasonPre-season has offered plenty of encouragement. United have looked organised, physically sharp and generally difficult to break down. There have been positive victories over Halifax Town, Levante, Huddersfield Town and Rotherham United, while a goalless draw away to German side VfL Bochum provided another useful test against strong opposition.However, there was one concern that emerged from the final friendly. Despite controlling large spells of the second half against Bochum, Sheffield United lacked a clinical edge in the final third. Gustavo Hamer continued to create opportunities, Callum OHare found pockets of space and were denied a wonderful goal and Tom Cannon worked tirelessly up front, but clear-cut chances were limited and the Blades couldnt find the breakthrough.This is the strongest argument for naming a near full-strength side against Mansfield. Giving key players 60 or 70 minutes in a meaningful fixture could prove invaluable ahead of the Championship curtain-raiser against Birmingham.Should Sheffield United Go Full Strength in the Cup?If United were to produce an impressive performance and score a few goals against Mansfield, it would provide a welcome boost heading into what promises to be a demanding Championship campaign.The memories of last August should also remain fresh within the dressing room. Five consecutive defeats left United chasing confidence before autumn had even arrived, something Wilder will be determined to avoid this time around.Momentum can be a powerful thing in football. A convincing victory over the Stags would not guarantee a successful season, but it could help establish the standards and belief required before the Championship gets underway.With Birmingham City waiting next weekend, Sunday afternoon is about more than simply progressing to the next round of the EFL Cup. It is an opportunity to build confidence, sharpen competitive instincts and ensure Sheffield United hit the ground running.

Leeds target attacking signings after completing Trafford dealLeeds United are closing in on confirming the signing of goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City.The 23-year-old has undergone his medical at the club ahead of completing a transfer worth 40m-plus add-ons a club-record deal for Leeds.His arrival is expected to allow fellow goalkeeper Lucas Perri to leave the club and join Torino.The signing of Trafford sees Leeds land one of their top summer targets, but the clubs business will not be wrapped up yet.Boss Daniel Farke still remains keen on adding to his attack this summer, having missed out on the signing of Julian Brandt, who has joined Ajax.Farke has been open about his desire to improve Leeds attack, admitting he would have liked to strengthen his forward line more than the club did in the January transfer window of last season.The club brought in Harry Wilson on a free transfer from Fulham earlier this summer, providing a significant boost to the depth and quality in forward areas in Farkes squad.But Leeds are still pushing to add more attacking quality, with several of the squads current forwards also potentially moving on this summer.Joel Piroe, Mateo Joseph and Largie Ramazani are all expected to be allowed to leave if the right deal arises and Leeds can bring in more attacking signings.

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