Leeds United predicted XI vs Brentford, Noah Okafor call and Gabriel Gudmundsson suspension | OneFootball

Leeds United host Brentford at Elland Road on Saturday in the Premier League, with a win potentially taking them six points clear of the relegation zone until at least Sunday, when West Ham visit Aston Villa.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Daniel Farke has Noah Okafor back in training all week after hamstring and hip problems, while Gabriel Gudmundsson is suspended following last weekend’s red card at Crystal Palace. There are no other injury-related absences, leaving selection dilemmas across the pitch.

A predicted line-up includes Karl Darlow in goal after a fine save to deny Jefferson Lerma, even if the offside flag on the rebound meant it did not matter. He has steadied things in recent weeks.

Joe Rodon could embrace the right-back element of his hybrid role after being pinned back last weekend. His recovery pace would be important against a counter-attacking opponent.

Jaka Bijol recovered following a shaky first half on his return to the XI, and would need to be at full physical tilt against 19-goal Igor Thiago.

Pascal Struijk impressed after an early wobble. He is yet to score this season, unlike Rodon and Bijol, and Saturday would be a timely moment to change that.

Jayden Bogle defended well off the bench last weekend and could return at right wing-back due to circumstances elsewhere. He should have more opportunity to affect the final third.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk