Leeds United's pre-season preparations took an unexpected turn as winger Jack Harrison was booed by his own fans during the friendly against AC Milan. The incident occurred during the 1-0 defeat at Elland Road, where sections of the home crowd made their frustrations clear.
Manager Daniel Farke acknowledged the reaction in his post-match comments, stating: "It's never easy for a player to hear that from their own supporters. Jack is a professional and will work through this." The German tactician refused to speculate on whether the jeers were linked to Harrison's recent loan spell at Everton.
Pre-Season Tensions Surface
The match itself provided few positives for Leeds, with the Championship side struggling to create clear chances against their Serie A opponents. The only goal came in the second half through Milan's young forward Lorenzo Colombo.
Harrison, who returned to Leeds this summer after his Merseyside loan, played 65 minutes before being substituted. The 26-year-old appeared visibly affected by the crowd's reaction during several moments in the game.
Farke Calls for Unity
The Leeds boss emphasised the need for togetherness ahead of the new Championship campaign: "We're building something here and everyone needs to be pulling in the same direction - players, staff and supporters."
With the season opener against Cardiff City just weeks away, Farke will be hoping to resolve any lingering issues before the competitive action begins. The club continues to be active in the transfer market as they look to strengthen their promotion credentials.
