Leeds United dropped a little closer to relegation trouble over the weekend after losing 3-0 at Brighton and Hove Albion. The Whites are very much where fans expected them to be after 10 games, with 11 points leaving them in 16th, four points ahead of West Ham in 18th.
Daniel Farke’s side face fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest this weekend and so long as Willy Gnonto doesn’t suffer a setback and no fresh injury issues are picked up, the German could have a fully fit squad to pick from. That leaves a few key selection dilemmas for the Leeds boss, whose strongest XI isn’t fully clear yet.
Farke is already having to leave some senior players out of his matchday squad and Gnonto’s possible return means another will have to be cut. Below, the YEP has attempted to draw up Leeds’ strongest XI and bench when everyone is fit, with some tough decisions needing to be made.
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19. Sub: Joel Piroe
Hasn't been used too much this season but can go upfront alongside a Calvert-Lewin if Leeds are chasing, and would be the man you want a late chance to fall to. | Getty Images
20. Sub: Lukas Nmecha
Leeds' top-scorer with four goals and build-up play has improved recently, albeit not to the level of Calvert-Lewin. Showed at City he can also play alongside his main competitor for the No.9 role if Farke wants to go super direct. | Getty Images