Leeds United predicted XI vs Burnley as Farke weighs injury doubts | OneFootball

Leeds United return to Elland Road for the penultimate time this season tonight, hosting managerless Burnley as they seek a response to their FA Cup semi-final defeat by Chelsea. Victory over the already relegated Clarets would virtually secure Premier League safety.

For the second straight match, Daniel Farke faces an interim opponent, with Mike Jackson taking charge after Scott Parker’s departure on Thursday. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Farke will be without Gabriel Gudmundsson and Ilia Gruev, and he was more optimistic than not on the minor issues affecting Noah Okafor and Jaka Bijol.

That backdrop frames a predicted XI in which Karl Darlow could return in goal after Lucas Perri’s FA Cup outing, with Farke favouring continuity between the posts.

Joe Rodon banked 45 minutes at Wembley and is in line for a first start since his ankle injury, with his recovery pace useful if Leeds push higher. Bijol is a doubt due to hip flexor problems in training, though a timely recovery would be a major boost.

Pascal Struijk made an error against Chelsea but has been outstanding overall, particularly in last week’s 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, and his composure in possession will matter. At right wing-back, Jayden Bogle has dipped a touch but should relish the licence to attack.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk