Daniel Farke to make Brenden Aaronson call in double change – Leeds United predicted XI vs Crystal Palace
Leeds United are preparing to host Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.
Leeds will face Palace at Elland Road with the hope of getting back to winning ways after a draw last time around.
Daniel Farke took a point away from the capital as Leeds secured a 1-1 draw against Brentford despite falling behind on 70 minutes.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored again for Leeds and will be keen to maintain his excellent form against the Eagles.
There are decisions to make in and around the striker, with Brenden Aaronson potentially set to come in to feature from the start in LS11.
Leeds United to make two changes vs Crystal Palace
Leeds last secured a win over Chelsea at home and will be keen to maintain the form that carried them to 16 points in the Premier League.
Lucas Perri has played a role in that and looks destined to start again after his one save and nine recoveries away at the Gtech Community Stadium.
The Brazilian is unlikely to see changes ahead of him with Jaka Bijol, Pascal Struijk and Joe Rodon likely to start again after their combined 20 duel wins last time around.
This defensive four may be joined once again by Gabriel Gudmundsson and Jayden Bogle, who have both thrived in their wing-back roles.
To maintain a solid defensive shape, Farke could once again utilise Ao Tanaka and Ethan Ampadu, especially after the latter contributed to 10 defensive actions against the Bees.
Brenden Aaronson could start vs Crystal Palace
Aaronson’s minutes have dropped off after the introduction of the new tactical approach, but he could get his chance against Palace.
In his last start against Aston Villa, the 25-year-old maintained an 86 per cent pass completion rate and eight defensive actions, despite his 33 per cent shot accuracy, which could be useful against the FA Cup holders.
Anton Stach could benefit from a role off the bench after playing lots of football since returning from injury.
The American could sit just behind Calvert-Lewin, leaving the Whites the choice of strike partner for the ex-Everton man.
Lukas Nmecha could come in for this clash as he poses a more physical presence than Noah Okafor up against the likes of Marc Guehi, Maxence Lacroix and Chris Richards.
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