Leeds United are back on the road this week with a tricky trip to Chelsea arriving on Tuesday. Daniel Farke’s side picked up three massive points with a 3-1 win at home to Nottingham Forest on Friday evening, a result which keeps them six points clear of 18th-placed West Ham who won at Burnley a day later.
The Whites have been outstanding at home but they’ve won just one Premier League away game all season at rock-bottom Wolves. Hosts Chelsea, meanwhile, have won four league games on the bounce and will be keen to avenge December’s 3-1 beating at Elland Road.
With Pascal Struijk out due to a hip flexor injury, Farke will be forced into at least one change on Tuesday, while Anton Stach remains sidelined. Below, the YEP has attempted to predict how the Leeds boss might line up for another massive game at Stamford Bridge.
7. CM: Ethan Ampadu
Was outstanding against his former club in the reverse fixture and has been virtually faultless since. Another chance to make a statement on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge. | Getty Images
8. CM: Ilia Gruev
Two assists capped off probably Gruev's best performance in a Leeds shirt against Forest. Will likely be asked to fulfil a more naturally defensive role against Chelsea's quality. | Michael Regan/Getty Images Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images
9. LWB: Gabriel Gudmundsson
Could have the toughest defensive challenge of all if Cole Palmer plays on the Chelsea right. Won't stop him bombing forward, however. | Getty Images
10. RW: Brenden Aaronson
A really gritty performance against Forest, as shown by the colour of his shirt when coming off. A lot of defensive work will be needed. | Getty Images
11. LW: Noah Okafor
On of his best games in a Leeds shirt against Forest and with Farke's tendency to play the hot hand, he could keep his place. Hope is the Swiss international can take confidence from that goal and kick on to be more influential going forward. | Getty Images
12. ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Got himself on to double figures for goals against Forest and will remember giving Chelsea's defence a torrid time in the reverse. Another physical masterclass needed. | AFP via Getty Images