Nottingham Forest are Leeds’ opponents on Sunday, a side three points above the Whites in the Premier League table, but just as troubled by the looming threat of relegation as the second half of the season kicks into gear.
The YEP has selected the likeliest starting XI at the City Ground taking into consideration Robin Koch’s suspension for five yellow cards and the ankle injury sustained by Rodrigo Moreno in last weekend’s FA Cup win over Accrington Stanley.
7. CM: Tyler Adams
A recall for tenacious Tyler Adams is in the offing after sitting out last weekend's Accrington Stanley FA Cup tie (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
8. CM: Jack Harrison
Harrison was on the cusp of leaving Elland Road for good on deadline day but remains a Leeds player. It will be between him and Weston McKennie for the final midfield slot this weekend (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley
9. LW: Willy Gnonto
Gnonto was suspended for the FA Cup last weekend and will be raring to go at the City Ground (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley
10. RW: Georginio Rutter
Rutter was a right-sided supporting forward against Accrington, and with news that Rodrigo is out for two months, the Frenchman moves up the pecking order to start yet more games in a Leeds shirt (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley
11. CF: Patrick Bamford
Bamford completed 75 minutes last weekend, a big achievement according to Marsch. As the club's best-suited No. 9, he surely gets the nod to play through the middle (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley