Leeds United fell into the Premier League relegation zone last weekend and remain there following Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Aston Villa. For the second game running, Daniel Farke’s side went ahead through Lukas Nmecha before a second-half brace from Morgan Rogers took all three points back to Birmingham.
Farke made one change between defeats to Nottingham Forest and Villa, with another midfield tweak forced upon the Whites boss when Anton Stach went off with a head injury. The likes of Dan James, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Willy Gnonto were introduced from 70 minutes onwards and all had their moments, albeit while failing to score.
Leeds head to Manchester City this weekend and apart from Stach, don’t appear to have picked up any fresh injury issues. Below, the YEP takes a look at one possible team Farke could deploy to get the best out of his squad, on Saturday and for the rest of the season.
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19. Sub: Joel Piroe
Hasn't been used too much this season but can go upfront alongside a Calvert-Lewin if Leeds are chasing, and would be the man you want a late chance to fall to. | Getty Images
20. Sub: Lukas Nmecha
Leeds' top-scorer with four goals and build-up play has improved recently, albeit not to the level of Calvert-Lewin. Showed at City he can also play alongside his main competitor for the No.9 role if Farke wants to go super direct. | Getty Images