Leeds United return to action this weekend as they face Fulham at Craven Cottage. Daniel Farke’s side took four points from three games in August and will hope to build on that encouraging start, albeit their hosts will be desperate for a Premier League victory which hasn’t yet come this season.
Farke confirmed on Thursday he could welcome back midfield pair Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka, both of whom have missed recent games due to knee injuries, with late decisions to be taken. There will also be late calls made on Lukas Nmecha and Joel Piroe, while goalkeeper Lucas Perri is out with a quad injury.
Injuries could force Farke’s hand when it comes to team selection but should those aforementioned doubts pass late fitness tests, the Whites boss will have a few key decisions to make. Below is the YEP’s predicted XI for the weekend.
1. Leeds United predicted XI
Here is how the YEP predicts Daniel Farke to line his Leeds team up at Molineux this weekend. | Getty Images
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2. GK: Karl Darlow
Impressed against Fulham with a string of fine saves, and was unlucky not to get the clean sheet his performance deserved. Almost certain to keep his spot ahead of Illan Meslier with first-choice Lucas Perri still out injured. | Getty Images
3. RB: Jayden Bogle
Already answering those summer questions over his Premier League suitability and looked great so far, going forward and defensively. Nailed on to start, with one of the key debates being who plays ahead of him. | Getty Images
4. CB: Joe Rodon
Another solid defensive display against Fulham, who were largely reduced to pop-shots last weekend. Physicality will be crucial against either Jorgen Strand Larsen or Tolu Arokodare, who stand at 6ft 4ins and 6ft 6ins respectively. | Getty Images
5. CB: Pascal Struijk
Done nothing to warrant being replaced by Jaka Bijol and so for now, the £15m summer arrival will need to remain patient. Quality on the ball in build-up could be important if Leeds are to enjoy more possession against rock-bottom Wolves. | Getty Images
6. LB: Gabriel Gudmundsson
Another good performance against Fulham up until that nightmare own-goal, which has undoubtedly caused a few sleepless nights this week. Will be desperate to put that behind him, perhaps with an assist at Molineux. | Getty Images