Meslier decision made in seven changes – Leeds United predicted XI v Sheff Wed
Daniel Farke could make seven changes to his Leeds United starting line-up for their clash against Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday.
The German boss will be keen to strengthen his side for a return to Championship action after a 1-0 win against Harrogate Town in the FA Cup.
Although Illan Meslier has come under criticism for his mistakes this term, his boss has stood by him meaning he is likely to come back into the side for Karl Darlow.
In addition to this, Isaac Schmidt, Josuha Guilavogui, Sam Byram, Largie Ramazani, Willy Gnonto and Mateo Joseph could all drop out.
Therefore, Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Junior Firpo, Brenden Aaronson, Dan James and Joel Piroe could join Meslier in returning to the line-up.
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There have been questions over whether the current Leeds number one will be good enough to secure the Whites’ promotion this season but the manager is insistent that the transfer window will be quiet and Meslier is safe which would see Darlow dropped.
The defence could see three changes with Bogle, Pascal Struijk and Rodon being joined by Firpo in the back-line after his recent return from injury.
Between Joe Rothwell, Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka, Farke has been given a headache in the midfield this term although he may go with Rothwell and Ampadu for this test, knowing his other star is available from the bench if necessary.
James and Aaronson could join Manor Solomon in the side with Ramazani dropping to the bench. Despite scoring the only goal against Harrogate, the manager will be keen to get three points from this local game meaning he will likely opt for his stronger players rather than taking the FA Cup tie against League Two opposition into account.
Finally, Piroe could come in for Mateo Joseph up top. Joseph put in a hard-working display at Elland Road last time out but had nothing to show for it.
Therefore, with goals still an issue for the Whites, Farke may opt for his top scorer of the campaign for this one.
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