Marcelo Bielsa has been handed a tough start to life in the Sky Bet Championship, with Leeds United facing a difficult start to the 2018/19 season.

Leeds’ fixtures have been released this morning, with Bielsa welcoming Stoke City to Elland Road on the opening day of the season.

The Potters are embarking on their Championship return and will give Leeds a real test on the opening day of the season.

The Whites then travel to Derby County, Swansea City and Norwich City before the end of August, whilst also welcoming Rotherham United to Elland Road.

Other key fixtures include a clash with Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road on Boxing Day, whilst Bielsa’s side will travel to Nottingham Forest on New Year’s Day.

Leeds’ season finishes with a trip to Ipswich Town.

As expected, Leeds’ fixtures have received plenty of reaction on social media, with plenty highlighting just how tough Leeds’ start to the season is…