The American named an unchanged line-up when his squad travelled to the south coast to play Southampton last weekend but was forced to make early adjustments as Whites number nine Patrick Bamford began to move awkwardly midway through the first half.
In his press conference on Friday, Marsch claimed a decision on Bamford’s availability was yet to be made but stressed that there was a risk attached to bringing him back to soon as the England international is having trouble finding fitness after a season heavily disrupted by injury.
In addition to Bamford, Marsch is missing Luke Ayling, Liam Cooper, Junior Firpo and long term absentee Stuart Dallas.
This is how we think Leeds will line up against Chelsea at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon:
7. CM - Tyler Adams
The American has made a strong impression on Whites fans. Adams is playing with character and gelling well with fellow new boy Roca. Sure to start. | Getty Images
8. CM - Marc Roca
Settling into the Premier League and life at Leeds exceptionally well, Roca has given no chance to any of United’s now impressive arsenal of central midfielders to find an opening in Marsch’s XI. | Getty Images
9. CAM - Brenden Aaronson
The US international has made a dazzling start to life at Elland Road. With Rodrigo needed to fill Bamford’s boots, Aaronson will shuffle across to play as a 10 which will be an interesting test of the player’s versatility after thriving on the right. | Getty Images
10. LW - Jack Harrison
The former Manchester City man was brilliant last season and is on track to go up another level. Two appearances, two assists - how far can Harrison improve under Marsch? | Getty Images
11. ST - Rodrigo
If Marsch was disappointed to lose Bamford to a groin injury, he can have hoped for no better understudy then the division’s top scorer. After three goals in two games, Rodrigo is showing no signs of slowing down. | Getty Images