Leeds United face another stern test on the road this weekend when they travel to in-form Bournemouth. The Whites have proven incredibly hard to beat in recent weeks but face a Cherries side who have won their last five across all competitions without conceding.
Daniel Farke’s side drew 0-0 at Sunderland last time out and will welcome back Nico Elvedi, who missed that trip to the Stadium of Light through illness. Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor have also trained all week after recent issues but Anton Stach is a doubt due to a foot injury.
That fitness issue will leave the Whites boss with a decision to make in midfield while Okafor will hope a full week of training puts him back in contention to start. And with that in mind, the YEP has attempted to predict how Farke could line his Leeds side up at the Vitality Stadium.
1. Predicted Leeds XI
Let's see how Daniel Farke could line his Whites side up on Saturday. | Getty Images
2. GK: James Trafford
Another excellent performance at Sunderland earned Leeds a clean sheet and point. Trafford has been a crucial part of the Premier League's second-meanest defence and looks to even be improving week on week. | AFP via Getty Images
3. CB: James Justin
Joe Rodon might be edging closer to a return but the hybrid right centre-back role is Justin's to lose at the minute. Dropping him at the first chance would feel extremely harsh and with Leeds defending so well, Farke will be keen not to interfere too much. | Getty Images
4. CB: Nico Elvedi
Missed the Sunderland trip through illness and his replacement Jaka Bijol performed well after an admittedly shaky start. But like Justin, Elvedi has done nothing to be dropped and after overcoming illness it wouldn't be a surprise to see him back at the heart of defence. | Getty Images
5. CB: Tarik Muharemovic
Could rival club captain Ethan Ampadu as the most nailed outfielder at the minute, the pair playing every Premier League minute so far this season. Has been truly outstanding since arriving at Leeds and with set-pieces the best route to goal at present, it's about time the Bosnian added to his Chelsea Carabao Cup header. | Getty Images
6. RWB: Jayden Bogle
Has been Leeds' most dangerous creator in recent weeks which is testament to his quality but also evidence of issues further forward. Regardless, Bogle has been excellent and his combined role with Justin is becoming more tactically complex every week. | Getty Images