Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is set to trust his attacking formula as the Whites prepare for a crucial Premier League showdown against Newcastle United at Elland Road.
With midfield options limited due to injuries to Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka, Leeds are expected to deploy a 4-3-3 formation featuring balance, pace and creativity.
Predicted XI:
- Goalkeeper: Lucas Perri
- Defence: Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, Gabriel Gudmundsson
- Midfield: Sean Longstaff, Ilia Gruev, Anton Stach
- Attack: Daniel James, Lukas Nmecha, Wilfried Gnonto
Farke will rely on the pace of James and Gnonto to stretch Newcastle’s defence, while Nmecha continues to lead the line following his impressive start to life at Elland Road. In midfield, new arrival Gruev partners Stach, with Longstaff handed a key role against his former club.
Defensively, Rodon and Struijk are expected to marshal the centre, supported by Bogle and Gudmundsson in the full-back roles, with Perri restored as first-choice goalkeeper.
With Newcastle pushing for a top-four charge, Leeds will be counting on the Elland Road atmosphere and their revitalised attack to secure a vital result.
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