Leeds United XI v Palace confirmed as Jean-Matteo Bahoya waits, Ao Tanaka starts | OneFootball

Leeds United host Crystal Palace at Elland Road, with Daniel Farke naming an unchanged XI after the 4-1 win over Newcastle as his side aim to make it five Premier League games unbeaten.

According to Leedsunited.news, Leeds last opened a top-flight campaign with five unbeaten in 2001-02 under David O’Leary, when they went 11 without defeat.

Ao Tanaka and Gabi Gudmundsson are available after recent concerns. Ilia Gruev is fit after an outing for the U21s earlier this week following knee problems. Harry Wilson has a muscle injury and is likely to miss Wales’ fixtures during the break.

Ethan Ampadu anchors midfield behind Tanaka and Anton Stach, the latter included in Jurgen Klopp’s first Germany squad. Jayden Bogle and Gudmundsson start at wing-back, with Bogle overlooked by England.

Noah Okafor partners Dominic Calvert-Lewin up front. Calvert-Lewin will link up with James Trafford in the England squad during the international break.

Jean-Matteo Bahoya is among the substitutes and could make his debut, with Gruev replacing Wilson on the bench. Dan James, Brenden Aaronson and Lukas Nmecha are also included.

Leeds XI: James Trafford, Joe Rodon, Nico Elvedi, Tarik Muharemovic, Jayden Bogle, Ao Tanaka, Ethan Ampadu, Anton Stach, Gabi Gudmundsson, Noah Okafor, Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Source: Leedsunited.news

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