Leeds United’s penultimate away-day takes them to Tottenham Hotspur on Monday with the chance to mathematically secure safety. A win in North London would do it regardless of results elsewhere but Daniel Farke’s side could even be over the line beforehand, if West Ham lose to Arsenal.
Farke was ill on Friday but assistant coach Edmund Riemer took on press conference duties and confirmed a big injury blow, with the in-form Noah Okafor set to miss two games with a calf strain. Defender Pascal Struijk was also not training with the group but there was hope he would be available come Monday.
Gabriel Gudmundsson remains sidelined with a hamstring problem while midfielder Ilia Gruev's season is over due to a meniscus injury. And ahead of that Monday night trip to London, the YEP has attempted to predict how Leeds could line up.
1. Predicted Leeds United XI
Let's see how Daniel Farke could line up his Leeds side on Monday. | Getty Images
2. GK: Karl Darlow
Will have been frustrated to lose his clean sheet against Burnley with a soft goal. The Welshman might have one eye on a potential new contract this summer. | Getty Images
3. CB: Joe Rodon
Largely solid in a game against Burnley where he wasn't overly tested. Out with a point to prove against his former club. | Local Library
4. CB: Jaka Bijol
Might have enjoyed a physical battle with Dominic Solanke but will instead have the movement of Richarlison. Showed last weekend his intelligent passing ability too. | Getty Images
5. CB: Pascal Struijk
Has been shakier than his centre-back teammates in recent weeks but still largely impressive. Leeds will be looking for another Bournemouth-style performance. | Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Video & Photography
6. RWB: Jayden Bogle
Got a lovely assist with that pitching wedge of a right boot last weekend, his first since early December. Will have more asked of him defensively at Spurs. | Local Library