Mateusz Klich axed after footage emerges: Leeds United predicted XI v Manchester City
Jesse Marsch is predicted to make one change to his starting line-up ahead of Leeds United versus Manchester City at Elland Road on Saturday.
Robin Koch could return to the side to add some more defensive steel to the midfield alongside Kalvin Phillips in what is no doubt going to be a tough tie for the Whites.
Mateusz Klich was hooked by Jesse Marsch at half-time in Leeds’ 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday and footage has since emerged of the Poland midfielder having an argument with the manager.
Whether or not Klich, 31, has had a falling out with the American, we still feel as though he’ll be dropped to ensure that there’s an option for Leeds to switch to a more defensive back-three if they need to.
Illan Meslier is expected to start in goals behind what could start as a back-four of Luke Ayling, Diego Llorente, Liam Cooper and Stuart Dallas.
Koch and Phillips are predicted to start in the deeper-lying midfield area, although the versatility of both players means that this can be switch around mid-game to make the Whites tougher to beat.
In the attack, we’re expecting Marsch to go unchanged.
Raphinha is likely to start on the right with Rodrigo in the central attacking midfield role and Jack Harrison on the left.
Daniel James could be chosen to spearhead the attack in the centre-forward position once again as he aims to try and break an 11-match run without a goal.
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