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Leeds United head to Cardiff City on Saturday in the hope of bouncing back from a first defeat of the season against Burnley last weekend. Daniel Farke’s men have enjoyed a decent start to their second Championship campaign but there is still plenty of room for improvement.
Despite losing more than £120million worth of talent over the summer, Leeds recruited well and so can still boast one of the Championship’s best squads. It leaves Farke with plenty of tough decisions to make when it comes to picking a starting line-up, however, and top-quality players are regularly having to be benched.
Below, the YEP has attempted to put together a strongest-XI as things stand. Take a look and see what you think...
7. CM: Ao Tanaka
Has done enough in two fleeting substitute appearances to warrant a chance from the off, and will hope to start at Cardiff. Japan international offers the kind of attacking profile Farke needs alongside Ampadu. Photo: Cameron Smith
8. RW: Largie Ramazani
Leeds' £10m man is yet to start this season but should soon get his shot, having looked sharp in moments off the bench. Signed as Crysencio Summerville's replacement and so it's hard to see him watching on from the bench for too long. | Getty Images
9. CAM: Brenden Aaronson
Two goals presents a strong start to life back at Leeds and should have got an assist with a brilliant pass to Willy Gnonto last weekend. Looking sharp and much more able to cope physically than his last spell at Elland Road. | Getty Images
10. LW: Wilfried Gnonto
Showed in the 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday how influential he can be dropping deep and moving centrally from the left. Leeds' most dangerous attacker so far this season and could well be moved back to his more natural role once new signings settle in. | Getty Images
11. ST: Mateo Joseph
A glaring miss against Burnley proved decisive but the 20-year-old has been excellent this season and got off the mark against Hull. Deserves to keep his spot for the foreseeable. | Getty Images