Leeds United Predicted XI vs Tottenham as injury blow forces change & key battle identified | OneFootball

Leeds United visit Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night with the chance to make safety mathematically secure. A win in north London would clinch it, and it could even be confirmed earlier if West Ham lose to Arsenal.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Daniel Farke was ill on Friday, so assistant Edmund Riemer handled press duties and confirmed an injury blow, with in-form Noah Okafor set to miss two games due to a calf strain. Pascal Struijk was not training with the group, though there was hope he would be available by Monday. Gabriel Gudmundsson remains sidelined with a hamstring problem, and Ilia Gruev’s season is over after a meniscus injury.

The predicted line-up points to Karl Darlow in goal after frustration at conceding a soft one against Burnley. He might also have one eye on a potential new contract this summer.

Joe Rodon was largely solid against Burnley and is out to make a point against his former club. Jaka Bijol’s intelligent passing stood out last weekend and his duel with Richarlison could be a key battle.

Struijk has looked shakier than his centre-back partners of late yet has still impressed, and Leeds will want a display in line with his recent best if he is passed fit. On the right, Jayden Bogle arrives off his first assist since early December and is likely to be tested more defensively at Spurs.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk