Leeds United predicted XI at Tottenham as Okafor injury forces change and key duel picked out | OneFootball

Leeds United visit Tottenham on Monday night with the chance to secure Premier League safety, a win would confirm it regardless of other results. Their status could even be sealed earlier if West Ham lose to Arsenal.

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

In goal, Karl Darlow could keep his place after conceding late at Burnley. Joe Rodon was largely untroubled at Turf Moor and heads to his former club with a point to prove.

Jaka Bijol showed his range of passing last weekend and could be tasked with handling the movement of Richarlison, a key battle to watch. Struijk has been less assured than his fellow centre-backs recently, and Leeds will hope for a display akin to Bournemouth.

On the right, Jayden Bogle delivered his first assist since early December last weekend and may have more defensive work in north London. Further selection calls will hinge on late fitness checks ahead of Monday night.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk