View: Predicted Leeds United starting XI v Southampton after major injury news: Four changes
Leeds United return to Premier League action this Saturday, with Southampton the visitors to Elland Road.
The Whites are boosted by some major injury news, with everyone apart from Patrick Bamford likely to be available.
Jesse Marsch is now left with some big decisions to make, with most of his selections so far more forced than tactical.
Illan Meslier is expected to recover in time to be able to start this weekend, despite suffering severe bruising to his thigh.
Luke Ayling and Stuart Dallas will keep their spots at full-back, with no other options currently available at Elland Road.
It’s all change in the heart of the defence with Liam Cooper returning to skipper the side with Robin Koch alongside him.
The big news this week is that Kalvin Phillips should be ready to start after another two weeks of rehabilitation at Thorp Arch.
Adam Forshaw will be preferred to Mateusz Klich alongside him, with that non-stop running a real positive in the heart of this side.
Jack Harrison found the net at Wolves and will keep his spot on the left, with Dan James pushed up top after Patrick Bamford was ruled out long-term.
That means Raphinha will come back in after his COVID-19 isolation, with Rodrigo finishing off the XI in what looks like a strong side.
Here is how we expect the Whites to line up…
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