Leeds United confirmed XI v Millwall: Jamie Shackleton missing as Jaidon Anthony call made
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has made no changes to his Whites’ starting XI for their Championship showdown with Millwall on Sunday 18 March.
The Leeds boss has decided to stick with the same side that picked up all three points against Sheffield Wednesday last time out, with Joe Rodon and Ethan Ampadu together at centre-back once again.
Georginio Rutter and Patrick Bamford are the Whites’ striker pairing, with Joel Piroe rooted to the bench alongside the returning Jaidon Anthony, but there is no sign of Jamie Shackleton in the matchday squad, despite Farke insisting he was available once again.
Can Leeds United climb above Leicester City and lead the Championship?
Leeds United will know going into Sunday afternoon’s clash that a win will see them leapfrog Leicester City and climb to the top of the Championship for the next two weeks at least over the course of the March international break.
While the Foxes could move back to the top of the tree fairly quickly, especially with their game in hand over Farke’s side, it would be a huge step in the right direction in this horribly tight title race at the top of the Championship table.
The Whites have been unbeatable at Elland Road so far this season and have been seriously impressive since the turn of 2024, but their recent form will count for nothing if it doesn’t continue for the final weeks of the campaign.
Hopefully, against Millwall, Leeds will be able to replicate the positive performance that saw them claim all three points at The Den earlier this season. That day, the Whites were incredibly dominant as they got the Farke era up and running.
A repeat on Sunday would be much appreciated by all in and around Elland Road currently.
In other Leeds United news, Farke has shared an update on Pascal Struijk’s fitness ahead of the March international break
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