Predicted Leeds United starting XI v Aston Villa after Jesse Marsch news
Leeds United welcome Aston Villa to Elland Road on Sunday (02 October) as Premier League football finally returns for them after one month away.
Jesse Marsch confirmed his injury news on Friday with Adam Forshaw, Archie Gray and Stuart Dallas the three players missing as Rodrigo gets set to return.
The Spaniard was hailed for his work at Thorp Arch, looking as good as he ever has upon his return from that shoulder problem picked up against Everton.
Illan Meslier will start in goal once again, with the Frenchman one of the first names on the teamsheet despite the arrival of the experienced Joel Robles.
Luke Ayling has shined upon his return to action, but Rasmus Kristensen will get the nod at right back after silencing Kylian Mbappe during the international break.
Pascal Struijk and Robin Koch will keep their places in the back four, but Diego Llorente will drop out after numerous errors and looking like a scare at the back.
Liam Cooper will come back in, as the skipper gets his first start of the Premier League season following his issues with an Achilles problem.
Tyler Adams and Marc Roca will start once again together in midfield, with Forshaw set to miss out completely with his ankle issue, making the chances of them both playing 90 minutes relatively high.
Ahead of them will be Brenden Aaronson, who looks to have gotten through the break unscathed despite worrying footage of a challenge against Japan.
Luis Sinisterra is becoming a real star on the world stage after his Colombian breakthrough with three goals in the break, and now he will be looking to continue his streak in the Premier League.
Jack Harrison and Patrick Bamford will complete the starting side, with Rodrigo ready to be unleashed off the bench if needed as he gets back to match fitness.
Here is how we expect the Whites to line up…
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