A little hesitant for the Pompey goal at the weekend but at this stage of the season, it's hard to see Farke changing his No. 1.placeholder image
A little hesitant for the Pompey goal at the weekend but at this stage of the season, it's hard to see Farke changing his No. 1. | Cody Froggatt/PA Wire

Leeds United lineup prediction vs West Brom revealed as Ilia Gruev and Brenden Aaronson starting XI calls made

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is expected to name a strong lineup to face West Bromwich Albion at Elland Road on Saturday lunchtime.

The German has few lineup decisions to make given the fitness and availability of the majority of his squad, but will definitely be without Ethan Ampdau (knee), Max Wober (knee) and Patrick Bamford (hamstring).

Ampadu’s absence means Pascal Struijk will return to the centre of defence at Elland Road, as he did from the start at Bramall Lane on Monday evening.

There are calls to be made with regards to Ilia Gruev, Brenden Aaronson and Joe Rothwell, however. The AFC Bournemouth loanee came off the bench to provide two assists against Sunderland in Leeds’ last home fixture, and against Sheffield United contributed to Ao Tanaka’s goal which put Leeds 2-1 up from an expert inswinging corner.

Gruev and Aaronson did not cover themselves in glory at Bramall Lane, therefore it is possible either one may be replaced by Rothwell, who can function as a No. 8 or No. 10.

Here is the YEP’s predicted lineup to face the Baggies.

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