Leeds United predicted XI vs Chelsea with Jaka Bijol and potential debuts for Michael Zetterer and Melvin Bard | OneFootball

Daniel Farke has confirmed rotation for Leeds United at Chelsea tonight, with the possibility of debuts. According to Leeds Live, goalkeeper Michael Zetterer could make his bow, with James Trafford to be rested after his £40million arrival.

Farke is expected to retain a 3-4-2-1, and Jaka Bijol could return for aerial presence, with James Justin likely to start on the bench. Nico Elvedi should continue on the right of the back three, and Tarik Muharemovic, 23, could start again.

Jayden Bogle is likely to start on the right after a booking at Brighton. Daniel James has had back and hamstring concerns. Scans were positive, but he is likely to be on the bench with his hybrid role not suiting Stamford Bridge.

On the left, Melvin Bard could make his first Leeds start, with Gabriel Gudmundsson needing a rest after 90 minutes on his return. Resting Ethan Ampadu has often backfired, and he will want to face his former club. Ao Tanaka started at Brighton and could do so again.

With Chelsea’s verve in mind, Brenden Aaronson could play on the right and Noah Okafor on the left of the two wide 10s. Lukas Nmecha will likely lead the line as Dominic Calvert-Lewin is managed in a double game week, though his 73rd-minute withdrawal hints at minutes from the bench.

Deadline-day signing Jean-Matteo Bahoya should start on the bench but will inevitably debut if Okafor tires. Predicted XI: Zetterer, Elvedi, Bijol, Muharemovic, Bogle, Ampadu, Tanaka, Bard, Aaronson, Okafor, Nmecha.

Source: Leeds Live

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