Patrick Bamford axed, new signing to start -Leeds United predicted XI v West Brom
Daniel Farke could bench Patrick Bamford for Leeds United in their Championship clash against West Brom at The Hawthorns.
The Whites have begun their season in frustrating circumstances, with an opening day draw to Portsmouth that was made worse by a round one Carabao Cup defeat.
Against Middlesbrough on Wednesday night (14 August), three quickfire goals at Elland Road were enough for the away side to secure an easy 3-0 win.
Farke is now preparing his squad for a trip to face Carlos Corberan's Baggies away from home in search of a first win of the new campaign.
Patrick Bamford to be dropped for Leeds United
Karl Darlow came in against Boro but in a return to league action, Illan Meslier looks set to reclaim his place.
Sam Byram and Max Wober had stinkers in the League Cup and were hooked by Farke as he made five substitutions at once. Pascal Struijk and summer signing Jayden Bogle could come back in to replace the duo against West Brom.
They look set to join Joe Rodon and Junior Firpo who are likely to keep their places in the back line.
Ethan Ampadu could keep his place from the Boro defeat and be joined by Ilia Gruev who was replaced by new signing Joe Rothwell last time out.
Joe Gelhardt and Brenden Aaronson look set to be dropped and replaced by Wilfied Gnonto and Dan James in the wide areas.
In the number ten position, Joel Piroe looks set to keep his starting role given that Georginio Rutter looks set to leave Leeds to join Brighton.
Up top, Bamford won't be confident of keeping his role in the starting XI after a poor showing against his former club midweek.
In his place, Mateo Joseph can be hopeful of starting against the Baggies with a view to scoring his first goal of the season.
In other Leeds United news, Jonathan Rowe is seen as a "major target" for amid exit development.
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