Leeds United Predicted XI vs Brentford with Noah Okafor decision and Gabriel Gudmundsson suspension plan | OneFootball

Leeds United host Brentford at Elland Road on Saturday, a pivotal fixture that could move them six points clear of the relegation zone until at least Sunday afternoon, when West Ham go to Aston Villa.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Daniel Farke has no injury-related absences, with Noah Okafor back in training all week after hamstring and hip problems, and Gabriel Gudmundsson suspended following his controversial red card at Crystal Palace.

In goal, Karl Darlow is the pick after a fine save from Jefferson Lerma at Palace, even if the rebound was ruled offside, and he has steadied the ship in recent weeks.

Joe Rodon, in his hybrid role, could have more licence to step out on the right after being pinned back at Palace. His recovery pace will matter against a counter-attacking opponent.

Jaka Bijol recovered after a shaky first half on his return to the XI at Palace. He will need to be at his physical best against 19-goal Igor Thiago.

Pascal Struijk also defended well once he settled. He has yet to score this season, unlike Rodon and Bijol, and Saturday would be a useful time to change that.

Jayden Bogle impressed off the bench at Palace and is expected to come back into the XI due to circumstances elsewhere. He should have more chance to influence the final third.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk