Leeds United team vs Newcastle United confirmed with eight changes & Ao Tanaka decision | OneFootball

Leeds United have confirmed eight changes for tonight’s Premier League meeting with Newcastle United at Elland Road, with James Trafford restored in goal and Ao Tanaka starting.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Daniel Farke has reverted to the side that began at Brighton after rotating heavily for the Carabao Cup tie at Chelsea, which ended 6-3. Leeds are unbeaten in three league games and this is only their second home outing of the season.

Tarik Muharemovic and James Justin keep their roles on the left and right of the back three, while Nico Elvedi replaces Jaka Bijol in the centre. Michael Zetterer makes way after a difficult debut at Stamford Bridge.

Captain Ethan Ampadu marks his 26th birthday in a midfield three with Tanaka and Anton Stach, the latter likely to operate higher. Up front, Dominic Calvert-Lewin returns after scoring off the bench in midweek alongside Noah Okafor, who has licence to drift wide.

A win tonight could lift the Whites into the top four. Their only previous Elland Road match finished 1-1 against Brentford, and last weekend brought a 1-1 draw at Brighton.

Leeds XI: Trafford, Justin, Elvedi, Muharemovic, Bogle, Ampadu, Tanaka, Stach, Gudmundsson, Okafor, Calvert-Lewin. Subs: Zetterer, Bijol, Bard, Longstaff, Aaronson, James, Wilson, Bahoya, Nmecha.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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