Leeds predicted XI vs Man United – Exit-linked forward starts in four changes
Daniel Farke could make as many as four changes when Leeds host Man United.
Leeds United enter Sunday’s clash unbeaten in their last five, having secured a valuable point in a goalless draw against Liverpool last time out.
However, while the result itself was positive, there were several negatives that emerged from the game, mainly in the form of future absences.
Farke will be without two of those who started against the Reds, with two more tactical changes expected when they host Man United.
Leeds could be forced into defensive change
Joe Rodon will miss the clash with Man United, just as he did against Liverpool, having suffered an injury in the 1-1 draw against Sunderland.
Sebastian Bornauw replaced him, but he, too, has now emerged as a doubt for the clash with the Red Devils, meaning Farke may revert to a back four.
That could see Jayden Bogle come back in for James Justin, with Jaka Bijol, Pascal Struijk and Gabriel Gudmundsson making up the rest of the defence.
Another enforced change comes in midfield, with Ethan Ampadu suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.
Ao Tanaka could return to the starting 11 to replace him, with Ilia Gruev and Anton Stach forming a midfield three.
Noah Okafor returns for Leeds
Noah Okafor has already been linked with a return to Italy, but Farke may hand him a start this weekend against the Red Devils.
Brenden Aaronson has impressed recently, therefore earning his spot on the right side.
Leading the line should be Dominic Calvert-Lewin, whose goalscoring run came to an end last time out against Liverpool.
However, based on the fact that he didn’t start that game, he can still maintain that record in games that he has started.
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