Daniel Farke will have an almost fully fit squad to pick from when his Leeds United side host Fulham this weekend. The Whites boss confirmed on Thursday only Daniel James looks set to miss out, with the likes of Sebastiaan Bornauw, Joe Rodon and Jayden Bogle all fit to feature.
Leeds have signed Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton for the remainder of the season and he will be eligible to face Fulham, although a place in the starting XI is unlikely given he will have only just been introduced to his new teammates.. The return to fitness of Bogle comes amid James Justin’s brilliant form while in goal, Lucas Perri has committed a few decisive errors.
Farke was able to rotate for last weekend’s 3-1 FA Cup win at Derby County but will revert to his strongest possible XI against an in-form Fulham. Below, the YEP has attempted to predict how the Whites boss could line up on Saturday.
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1. Leeds United Predicted XI vs Fulham
Let's take a look how Daniel Farke could line his Leeds United side up this weekend. | Getty Images
2. GK: Lucas Perri
Farke has a decision to make after starting Karl Darlow in the FA Cup, but it feels more likely Perri will reclaim his spot. Needs to improve after a few saveable efforts went beyond him in recent weeks. | Getty Images
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3. CB: Joe Rodon
Would almost certainly have come back into the XI regardless of Sebastiaan Bornauw's injury situation - which is better than first feared - having got some valuable minutes at Newcastle before a rest last weekend. Covering pace in behind has been missed. | AFP via Getty Images
4. CB: Jaka Bijol
Looking more and more comfortable with every passing week and should have first-choice teammates either side of him again. Will be tasked with keeping the experienced Raul Jimenez quiet. | Getty Images
5. CB: Pascal Struijk
Got a full rest at Derby last weekend and should come straight back into the XI. Will likely be tasked with pushing forward and keeping tabs on Fulham's in-form Harry Wilson, which could prove a key battle. | Getty Images
6. RWB: James Justin
Jayden Bogle could be back in the matchday squad but needn't be rushed, given Justin has earned at least another week in the XI. The £10m summer signing has been excellent recently and his defensive quality will be needed against an attacking Fulham left-hand side. | AFP via Getty Images