Leeds United vs Newcastle United team news and predicted XI from Elland Road | OneFootball

Leeds United return to Elland Road tonight to face Newcastle United. Daniel Farke’s side are unbeaten in three league games and aim to move on from the 6-3 Carabao Cup defeat at Chelsea.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Leeds led 2-0 early in the second half at Stamford Bridge but then conceded four in 12 minutes. Before that, they had let in only two across the previous four matches in all competitions, and drew 1-1 at Brighton in their last league outing.

Farke will again be without Joe Rodon, ruled out for around two months with a hamstring injury. Ilia Gruev is yet to make a matchday squad this season, otherwise the hosts have a relatively strong group.

Several midweek changes are likely to be reversed, with fringe players not forcing their way into more Premier League starts. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor, James Trafford and Jayden Bogle are all expected to return to the XI.

With Michael Zetterer and Melvin Bard involved on Wednesday, only Jean-Matteo Bahoya is awaiting a debut. The 21-year-old winger may hope for minutes off the bench at Elland Road.

Newcastle look set to be without several first-team players, with £30m right-back Amar Dedic a major doubt after a hamstring issue against Millwall. Joelinton, Dan Burn and William Osula are all expected to miss out. A high-intensity contest is likely, with Leeds aggressive at home and Newcastle strong on the counter, and it is the first night under the Elland Road lights this season.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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