Leeds’ fixture at the Riverside Stadium has the feel of a must-win game about it as the end of the season hurtles into view. Fortunately for Farke, his squad boasts a largely clean bill of health with just two confirmed absentees and one doubt for the short trip to the north-east.
Connor Roberts and Pascal Struijk are out, while Jamie Shackleton is a doubt for the contest with Michael Carrick’s side, but apart from that Farke has plenty to choose from. Few positions are more important than attack and with Leeds failing to find the net in their last two matches, may be tempted to deploy a third striking option after starts for Patrick Bamford and Joel Piroe in the No. 9.
Here is how we think Leeds will line up on Monday.
7. CM - Glen Kamara
The Finn was an unused sub in Leeds' defeat by Blackburn so Farke may well reintroduce Kamara's fresh legs against Boro. | Getty Images
8. LW - Crysencio Summerville
He's been thwarted in recent weeks but surely the Championship's Player of the Year starts from now until the end of the season. | Getty Images
9. RW - Willy Gnonto
Gnonto couldn't complete 90 minutes against Blackburn but looked Leeds' greatest threat. Players in form should start must-win games. | Getty Images
10. CF - Georginio Rutter
Despite just six league goals this season, Rutter has produced 16 assists and could be key to unlocking Boro, if they elect to sit deep and frustrate at the Riverside. | Getty Images
11. ST - Mateo Joseph
Mateo Joseph has two goals in two starts for Daniel Farke, and struck the woodwork against Plymouth when he made the lineup there back in February. Leeds are without a goal in their last two with Patrick Bamford and Joel Piroe leading the line - surely the high-in-confidence youngster deserves a chance. | Getty Images