Chelsea Super Fan shares Dan James fears ahead of Leeds United clash
This is part of a regular series from our panel of Super Fans on upcoming Leeds United games. Ahead of Saturday’s Premier League game against Chelsea, we caught up with Olukotun Gideon @olukotung, a Blues supporter.
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Leeds United play against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (11 December), and they will be looking to pick up their fourth Premier League win of 2021-22.
They will need to do it without some of their key players, with Kalvin Phillips and Liam Cooper both ruled out while Patrick Bamford is a doubt.
Nevertheless, Marcelo Bielsa’s side will fancy their chances of leaving London with a result, but it will not come easy against a team that have lost just twice this term.
Ahead of the clash, we spoke with Olukotun Gideon @olukotung, an author and Chelsea fan to gauge the mood amongst the opposition supporters.
What have you made of Leeds so far this season?
An average team still trying to find its rhythm while also dealing with a couple of significant injury challenges.
Who will cause you the biggest issues?
At the top of my head, I would say Dan James because of his pace on the flank.
What have you made of your season so far?
For us at Chelsea, we are better off than we were last season.
However, there is still room for much improvement, especially at the defence and forward lines.
Who should Leeds watch out for?
Romelu Lukaku is the man! He will be out as a hungry lion.
If you could see your club sign one player from Leeds, who would it be and why?
Kalvin Philips… A talented and versatile midfielder
Is Thomas Tuchel likely to make any big changes to the side?
Besides the return of the rested Mendy, Silva, and Toni Rudiger, I don’t see much change to the lineup.
Are there any particular weak links in the Chelsea side you fear may get exposed?
Maybe left full-back… Marcos Alonso’s corner
Score prediction/what type of game will we see?
I predict 2-1… Expect to see an exciting match with Chelsea creating a lot of possession, however, with so many half chances.
Will manage to get away with three points in the end.
In other Leeds United news, the Whites have mapped out plans to avoid relegation scrap as January transfer budget claim emerges.