Leeds predicted XI v Liverpool after major team news

Leeds United welcome Liverpool to Elland Road this afternoon as the Premier League returns once again.

Many clubs have been rocked by the Brazil and FIFA controversy this week, but that has finally been put to bed.

Marcelo Bielsa is now able to select Raphinha in his side, with the Reds also having Alisson and Fabinho to call upon.

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Illan Meslier will start in goal once again, and the Frenchman will be looking to bounce back from his howler on international duty.

The back four will change, and it looks as though Pascal Struijk will be the man to drop out, with Junior Firpo coming in.

Liam Cooper, Diego Llorente and Luke Ayling will complete the defence with Kalvin Phillips sitting ahead of them.

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Stuart Dallas will move back into midfield, and he will partner Mateusz Klich after both recovered from their problems during the break.

That sees Rodrigo drop out after the Spaniard has yet again failed to catch the eye in the opening games of the season.

Jack Harrison and Patrick Bamford will continue in the final third, and this is the big news that everyone has been waiting for.

It was finally confirmed that Raphinha will be able to play after the Brazil drama, and he will complete the starting XI for Bielsa.

Here is how we expect the Whites to line up…

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