Leeds United predicted XI vs Newcastle, with Trafford back and Rodon out | OneFootball

Leeds United host Newcastle United at Elland Road on Monday night, seeking to park Wednesday's 6-3 Carabao Cup defeat at Chelsea and maintain a strong league start. Both teams have five points from three games, with Newcastle ahead on goal difference. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Daniel Farke will be without injured defender Joe Rodon, although several regulars are expected to return.

Here is a predicted Leeds XI for the visit of Newcastle.

Goalkeeper James Trafford is tipped to return after a midweek rest, with Michael Zetterer doing little to dislodge him. A long-term Newcastle goalkeeping target, Trafford may be keen to show them what they are missing.

In a back three, James Justin keeps his place after starting at Brighton last weekend and again at Chelsea, his hybrid centre-back and right-back work plus recovery pace suiting the matchup. Nico Elvedi is preferred in the middle after Jaka Bijol struggled at Chelsea. On the left, Tarik Muharemovic has played every minute so far, scored at Chelsea, and is fast becoming a fan favourite.

At right wing-back, Jayden Bogle returns after a full midweek rest and has impressed this season. He could be asked to quieten Harvey Barnes, which is rarely straightforward given the winger's record against Leeds.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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