Leeds United predicted lineup vs Blackburn Rovers revealed as Daniel Farke makes two changes from Derby display

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has a team selection conundrum on his hands for the New Year’s Day visit of Blackburn Rovers.

The Whites will welcome John Eustace’s Rovers to Elland Road tomorrow afternoon, a month on from their 1-0 defeat by the Lancashire club at Ewood Park.

United have been in excellent form at home and can make it 10 victories from their last 10 encounters in LS11 should they beat Blackburn on New Year’s Day.

Due to the congested fixture schedule, Leeds may be forced into further changes after Farke swapped four of his Boxing Day starters out for replacements for the trip to Derby County on Sunday evening.

Sam Byram’s condition will be closely monitored ahead of Leeds’ New Year kick-off, while Ethan Ampadu has played three full 90s over an eight-day period after missing the last two months through injury.

Here is how we think Leeds will line up against Rovers.

7. CM: Ao Tanaka

Not his best performance last time out but still played his part in an important and hard-fought away win. Rested vs Stoke but difficult to see Rothwell coming back in, perhaps at Hull. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo

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8. LW: Willy Gnonto

Should be fresher than most of his teammates after sitting out a decent chunk of the festive schedule. Defensive work-rate could also be important down the left for an ailing Byram. Photo: Barrington Coombs

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9. RW: Dan James

Missed a great chance against Derby but has been arguably Player of the Month throughout December and was left out from the start on Sunday night. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo