Coming off such an important win against Nottingham Forest in midweek, the Spaniard may be tempted to keep things largely the same and roll with the momentum of a performance that pleased him. Gracia was delighted with the way his team attacked, wingers Jack Harrison and Luis Sinisterra taking on huge influence out wide while Patrick Bamford’s hold-up play helped keep the ball in the right area of the pitch.
Although end product has been a struggle for Brenden Aaronson, Gracia reiterated his satisfaction with the American’s contribution in his pre-match press conference, perhaps hinting that the youngster will stay in his plans even as Rodrigo’s match fitness grows. The club’s leading goalscorer could also be an option to replace Bamford in the number nine role, while Willy Gnonto and Crysencio Summerville will hope for significant involvement on Sunday. Gnonto, freshly recovered from an ankle issue sustained on international duty, was an unused substitute against Forest but Summerville once again played an important role from the bench and held a major threat on the counter attack late in the game.
There are decisions all over the pitch, however, with two fit defenders, both previously first team regulars, knocking on the door of the Whites starting XI.
Here’s the YEP predicted XI for another relegation six-pointer at Elland Road.

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DECISION MAKER - Javi Gracia has selection headaches of the positive kind as Leeds United prepare for Crystal Palace. Pic: Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

2. Illan Meslier
The club's undisputed number one was largely a bystander against Nottingham Forest in midweek and Leeds will hope the same can be said on Sunday. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

3. Rasmus Kristensen
The change that feels likeliest given Luke Ayling's recent struggles. Kristensen has come in for praise from Gracia for his attitude and is champing at the bit to play. This could be the game for him. Photo: Tony Johnson

4. Junior Firpo
This is Firpo's longest run of consecutive starts since 2019 and his form is the best it has been in Leeds colours. At this rate he won't be giving up the left-back shirt again. Against Forest he was excellent going both ways. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

5. Robin Koch
A largely consistent presence at the heart of the defence this season, Koch was steady again when Nottingham Forest came to Elland Road. His position looks assured right now. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

6. Pascal Struijk
The defender produced one of his best performances of the season against Forest in midweek. Gracia has Cooper in reserve and Wober yet to return but Struijk did more than enough to keep his shirt in the last outing. Photo: Tony Johnson