Crysencio Summerville and Liam Cooper axed, Sam Byram decision made – Leeds United predicted XI v Queens Park Rangers
Daniel Farke could make three changes to his Leeds starting lineup for the Championship clash with Queens Park Rangers at Elland Road.
The Whites saw their six-game unbeaten run come to an end after a 3-1 defeat to Southampton at the weekend, and the team will be keen to bounce back quickly with a positive result.
But there are several changes that he could look to make after games in quick succession, with lots of players knocking on the door for a start.
Illan Meslier will continue in goal despite Karl Darlow’s arrival in the summer, with Farke settled on his number one for the team.
Luke Ayling is likely to come back into the side after missing the weekend defeat, while Joe Rodon is also likely to come back in after being left out in favour of Liam Cooper after his suspension.
Pascal Struijk should continue next to him, but Jamie Shackleton could move over to left-back in place of Sam Byram who the boss revealed a decision will need to be made over.
In midfield Ethan Ampadu will continue as the main cog in the centre of the pitch, and Archie Gray should come back into the side after Glen Kamara got the nod against the Saints having been well rested now.
Further forward Daniel James is likely to move over to the left wing as Crysencio Summerville drops out following his stinker of a performance against Southampton, while Bournemouth loanee Jaidon Anthony should come in for his first start on the right hand side.
Patrick Bamford is fit again and available for selection up front, but Farke is more likely to stick with his preferred options of Joel Piroe playing just behind Georginio Rutter for the clash at Elland Road.
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