Leeds United are back at Elland Road for the penultimate time this season when they host managerless Burnley tonight. The Whites will be desperate to bounce back from their disappointing FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea and know a victory against the already-relegated Clarets would virtually guarantee survival.
For the second consecutive game, Farke will face an interim boss with Mike Jackson taking charge of Burnley following Scott Parker’s exit on Thursday. The Leeds boss confirmed earlier this week he will be without Gabriel Gudmundsson and Ilia Gruev, while there are doubts elsewhere.
Noah Okafor and Jaka Bijol are both carrying minor issues but Farke was more optimistic than not over their availability for this evening’s huge clash. And with that in mind, the YEP has attempted to predict how the Whites could line up as they look to pull away from relegation trouble once and for all.
1. Leeds United Predicted XI
Let's see how Daniel Farke could line his Leeds side up this evening. | Local Library
2. GK: Karl Darlow
Comes straight back into the XI following Lucas Perri's FA Cup appearance. The Brazilian didn't do much wrong but Farke likes continuity between the posts. | Warren Little/Getty Images
3. CB: Joe Rodon
Got another important 45 minutes under his belt at Wembley and set for a first start since returning from an ankle injury. Covering pace will be important with Leeds likely to dominate possession and push higher up the pitch. | George Wood/Getty Images
4. CB: Jaka Bijol
A doubt for this evening having reported some hip flexor issues in training. It would be a big Leeds boost if, like Farke hopes, Bijol can recover in time to start. Due a set-piece goal. | Adrian Dennis / AFP via Getty Images
5. CB: Pascal Struijk
Made a crucial error against Chelsea but has been outstanding all season, particularly in last week's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth. Quality in possession will be important as Leeds look to build from the back. | Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
6. RWB: Jayden Bogle
A couple of below-par performances from Bogle in recent weeks but there haven't been major issues. Should relish the chance to push forward and create chances this evening. | Nick Potts/PA Wire