Predicted Leeds United XI vs Man United as James Trafford starts in Ireland | OneFootball

Leeds United head to a sold-out Croke Park on Wednesday to face Man United, with less than two weeks until Nottingham Forest. A near first-choice line-up is anticipated, with three changes forecast and James Trafford tipped to start in Ireland.

According to Leedsunited.news, Daniel Farke could tweak the side that beat Leipzig, with record signing Trafford likely to replace Alex Cairns. Another goalkeeper is also likely to arrive.

A 3-5-2 looks probable again. Jaka Bijol is back from injury, which puts pressure on Sebastiaan Bornauw. With Gabi Gudmundsson still out, James Justin is set to play on the left.

New signings Harry Wilson and Tarik Muharemovic are expected to start, while Brenden Aaronson has impressed against Liverpool and Leipzig. Youngsters Callum Mills, Jayden Lienou, Rhys Chadwick and Alfie Cresswell may stay on the bench.

Predicted XI: James Trafford, Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol, Tarik Muharemovic, James Justin, Ethan Ampadu, Anton Stach, Sean Longstaff, Brenden Aaronson, Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Farke would rather have Gudmundsson available, but the Sweden international is set to miss at least Forest and possibly a second league match. Noah Okafor is due back after missing the Leipzig bench and is expected to travel to Ireland, where he could be a substitute. Farke would like Okafor off Calvert-Lewin, with Wilson possibly in the role predicted for Longstaff.

Both managers are edging towards their opening-day selections, and this friendly should be instructive. Leeds won at Old Trafford last time out against Manchester United.

Source: Leedsunited.news

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