Leeds United secured an exceptional win on Saturday as they beat Ipswich City 4-0 at Elland Highway to chop the hole to the automated promotion locations to seven factors.
The Whites now journey away to face Preston North Finish on Boxing Day and could possibly be 4 factors away from the Tractor Boys if outcomes go their approach.
Head coach Daniel Farke may make some modifications to the beginning XI that featured on Saturday as he seems to be to take care of having two video games in 4 days.
With that in thoughts, right here is FFC’s predicted Leeds line-up to tackle Ryan Lowe’s facet on Tuesday…
1
Illan Meslier
In purpose, Illan Meslier may maintain his place after a clear sheet final trip towards Ipswich. The French shot-stopper has not missed a single minute within the league this season.
2
Djed Spence
Archie Grey put in a drained show on Saturday because the 17-year-old ace misplaced 4 of his six floor duels and failed with two of his three tried dribbles.
This might tempt Farke to relaxation the teenage sensation and that might enable Djed Spence to play in his pure place on the best of the defence.
3
Joe Rodon
On the coronary heart of the defence, Joe Rodon may begin after the on-loan Tottenham Hotspur central defender received 100% (3/3) of his duels on the weekend.
4
Pascal Struijk
Alongside the Wales worldwide, Pascal Struijk also needs to maintain his place. He scored the opening purpose towards Ipswich with a close-range header.
5
Junior Firpo
In an effort to relaxation Grey and play Spence in his pure place, Farke may unleash Junior Firpo from the beginning as a pure left-footer at left-back.
The previous Barcelona man performed the final 17 minutes off the bench towards Ipswich in his comeback from damage and will now return to the XI.
6
Ilia Gruev
One other participant who may get a relaxation is Finland worldwide Glen Kamara. Summer season signing Ilia Gruev, who Farke hailed as “unbelievable” earlier this season, received 100% (1/1) of his duels and accomplished 100% (16/16) of his tried passes off the bench on Saturday.
He could possibly be unleashed from the beginning for simply the second time within the league this season so as to keep away from Kamara affected by fatigue or burnout.
7
Ethan Ampadu
Alongside Gruev, Ethan Ampadu could possibly be trusted as soon as once more in the course of the park after a return of three tackles and two interceptions towards Ipswich.
8
Wilfried Gnonto
On the best of the assault, Wilfried Gnonto may are available to interchange Dan James, who managed zero targets, zero key passes, and one dribble on Saturday.
The Italy worldwide accomplished 100% (2/2) of his dribble makes an attempt in 29 minutes off the bench and will are available from the begin to showcase his high quality.
9
Joel Piroe
Joel Piroe ought to begin as soon as once more within the quantity ten place after his spectacular purpose on the weekend. He used his fast toes and excellent ball-striking to search out the again of the online for the fourth purpose.
10
Crysencio Summerville
On the left, Crysencio Summerville will probably be wanting so as to add to his tally for the season. He has produced 11 targets and 6 assists within the Championship up to now.
11
Georgino Rutter
Lastly, Georgino Rutter could lead on the road as soon as once more. The French expertise has racked up 4 targets, 9 assists, and 17 ‘large possibilities’ created within the league this time period.