The Italian forward was substituted after 63 minutes on Saturday and replaced by Patrick Bamford after a relatively ineffectual display in which he found himself marked out of the game by Luton Town's defensive midfielders.
Gnonto struggled at Kenilworth Road, his first league start since the turn of the year, but could be handed a second chance by Farke, against a side in Middlesbrough who are depleted in defence and likely to play a more expansive game, allowing greater space for Gnonto to exploit.
Farke's olive branch is not expected to extend to Largie Ramazani whose application in recent substitute appearances has been lacking, according to the manager's exacting standards.
The German is expected to stick with Dan James, who found the net with a sumptuous strike at the weekend, and Manor Solomon, who is eight games without a goal or assist and squandered a good opportunity to win the game for Leeds late on against Luton.
Here is the starting lineup we expect to see at the Riverside Stadium.
7. CM: Ao Tanaka
Far from his best in recent away displays but needs a strong performance against Boro's midfield pairing of Hayden Hackney and Aiden Morris to ensure Leeds leave the Riverside Stadium with maximum points. Photo: Rhianna Chadwick
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8. RW: Dan James
Back amongst the goals and will be staying in the team so long as he remains injury and suspension-free between now and the end of the season. 20 goal contributions this term, almost spread evenly, as well. | Rhianna Chadwick/PA Wire
9. LW: Manor Solomon
Not the preferred choice for many after eight games without a goal or assist, with Largie Ramazani waiting in the wings, but Farke issued a defence of his left-sided attacker during each of the last two press conferences. Photo: Michael Regan
10. AM: Willy Gnonto
It would be unfair to give Gnonto a chance from the start at Luton, where Farke himself acknowledged ball-in-play time is lowest in the division, only to bring him out of the starting lineup for the next game. Photo: Rhianna Chadwick
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11. ST: Joel Piroe
Some believe Patrick Bamford offered more from the bench last Saturday than the Dutch forward, but Piroe remains first choice and capable of completing 90 minutes if necessary, whereas there remains a doubt whether Bamford is ready to start or not. | Getty Images