Predicted Leeds United XI v Manchester City: Dan James to be axed
Leeds United are expected to make two changes for their Premier League clash against Manchester City on Saturday. [April 30]
After the 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace – where Leeds were clearly the second best team – Jesse Marsch could look to make a few changes to his side.
Mateusz Klich and Dan James both had underwhelming games and we see them making way.
Robin Koch has played in midfield time and again this season and we expect him to play there vs City as Adam Forshaw has been ruled out.
The Citizens are going to dominate possession and create loads of chances against Leeds.
It does make sense for the Whites to have another defensive player in the side and Koch can often tuck in to make it a back five without the ball.
Marsch is certainly more pragmatic than Marcelo Bielsa and this is a change that he will be considering.
We do see him giving Joe Gelhardt a rare start for this one.
They will need someone to be at the receiving end of the out ball and they’re going to need a clinical finisher as chances are going to come few and far between.
It may be a tough game and the American is unlikely to expect too much from it.
This is the perfect chance to be bold with his selection on the off chance that it will pay off.
If it doesn’t, he can always bring James back into the eleven for the next game.
In other Leeds United news, the Whites are leading the race to complete a major signing and have already opened talks to seal a £25m deal.