Leeds United will make a quick return to action with Friday night's Premier League clash at Villa Park, above. Photo by PETER POWELL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.Leeds United will make a quick return to action with Friday night's Premier League clash at Villa Park, above. Photo by PETER POWELL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.
Leeds United will make a quick return to action with Friday night's Premier League clash at Villa Park, above. Photo by PETER POWELL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.

Leeds United's predicted line-up for Aston Villa clash with injuries mounting to defensive options

LEEDS United face a quick return to Premier League action with Friday night's clash at Aston Villa - but how will the Whites line up?

Head coach Marcelo Bielsa will be forced into making at least one change with England international defensive midfielder Kalvin Phillips facing a spell on the sidelines with a shoulder injury.

Spanish international centre-back Diego Llorente is also out and club captain centre-back Liam Cooper is a doubt - both with groin problems - whilst midfielder Adam Forshaw remains a long-term absentee with a hip issue. This is how we think the Whites will line up.

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