Predicted Leeds United Lineup To Face Fulham In EFL Championship
After playing out a disappointing 0-0 draw against Preston North End over the weekend, Leeds United will take on Fulham in the third round of league fixtures, at the Elland Road on Tuesday night.
The Whites currently occupy 7th place in the EFL Championship table, with 4 points from two games. Manager Thomas Christiansen will be hoping that his wards can find the back of the net this time around, after being frustrated on Saturday afternoon. A win against fellow promotion hopefuls Fulham, who have drawn both of their league outings so far, will be a good way to get back on the right track.
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Defenders Matthew Pennington and Gaetano Berardi remain the only absentees for the Yorkshire-based outfit, after having been taken off injured in the first league game against Bolton Wanderers.
Manager: Thomas Christiansen
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Felix Wiedwald (GK)
The German got his first clean sheet on Saturday against Preston and he will be hoping to add another one of those on Tuesday.
Luke Ayling (RB)
The 25-year old will keep his place at right-back. The reliable Englishman had another solid outing over the weekend but will be hoping to impact the game more while going forward.
Pontus Jansson (CB)
The giant Swede returned to action Saturday, after serving out a two-match ban. Will be a permanent fixture in the lineup, now that he is back.
Liam Cooper (CB)
The club captain will partner Jansson in the heart of the defence. Has looked solid thus far in the season and would be intent on continuing similarly.
Cameron Borthwick-Jackson (LB)
The loanee from Manchester United has impressed in both the games he has played and should get another start on Tuesday.
Mateusz Klich (CM)
We may be in for a change in the middle of the park, with Eunan O’Kane making way for summer signing Mateusz Klich, who was last involved in the cup tie.
Ronaldo Vieira (CM)
Another change of personnel on the cards, as Kalvin Phillips may be moved to the bench after a below par game on Saturday, handing Ronaldo Vieira a start on Tuesday.
Ezgjan Alioski (RW)
We could see the Macedonian start the game on the right flank on Tuesday night. Was somewhat shackled on Saturday, and will hope to create more chances.
Samu Saiz (CAM)
The Spaniard is yet to start a league game, and that could change on Tuesday, with Pablo Hernandez moving out of the starting XI.
Stuart Dallas (LW)
Has shown good signs in the limited opportunities that have come his way and Christiansen might start with him, dropping Kemar Roofe to the bench.
Chris Wood (ST)
Did not have the best of the games on Saturday, but the last season’s top-scorer in the competition will start ahead of Caleb Ekuban.
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