Leeds United predicted line-up vs Newcastle United with big changes and new signing decision

How we expect Leeds United to line up for Saturday evening’s Premier League clash against Newcastle United at Elland Road.

Leeds United face Newcastle United at Elland Road in the last game before the international break - and this is how we think the Whites will line up.

Boss Daniel Farke made nine changes to his team for Tuesday night’s second round Carabao Cup clash at Sheffield Wednesday who sent Leeds crashing out with a 3-0 win on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

Four days later, Farke’s side return to league action with the visit of Eddie Howe’s Magpies in the final game before the September international break.

Farke, though, is now without two key centre midfield options in captain Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka - both of whom are out until after the international break with MCL knee injuries.

A third injury worry concerns new £18m winger signing Noah Okafor who was handed his Whites debut at Sheffield Wednesday but is now a doubt with a groin injury.

Farke has particularly big decisions to make in midfield and attack and this is the XI we think he will send out against the Mapgies with eight changes to the team that lined up in midweek.

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