Leeds United confirmed XI v Cardiff City: Daniel Farke makes Patrick Bamford decision
Daniel Farke has named his Leeds United XI to take on Cardiff City in the EFL Championship at the Cardiff City Stadium on 13 January.
Junior Firpo retains his spot in the starting eleven while Patrick Bamford leads the line with Georginio Rutter in behind.
Joe Gelhardt, who’s been linked with a move away from Elland Road is benched, along with Joel Piroe and Sam Byram.
Must win
The Whites boast a prolific attack, highlighted by the top scorer of the season, Crysencio Summerville, with 12 goals.
Leeds also demonstrated strength in their recent FA Cup victory, defeating Peterborough comfortably with standout performances from Patrick Bamford and Ethan Ampadu.
Cardiff, on the other hand, suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat in their FA Cup fixture against Sheffield Wednesday and have struggled to secure a home win since early December.
Considering Leeds’ higher league position, attacking prowess and recent positive form, anything less than three points for them in this encounter could be deemed a disappointment.
The team’s away form has room for improvement, and a victory against Cardiff would not only solidify their playoff aspirations but also address concerns about recent away performances.
Farke is something of a promotion specialist so he knows these are games his side cannot afford to drop points from as they’ve got to put the pressure on the three teams above.
In other Leeds United news, an international player linked with a move to Elland Road is unhappy at his current club and could be on his way out in the January transfer window.