Elland Street host Fulham this Sunday as Leeds United look to battle additional out of the relegation zone. The hosts sit uncomfortably near the underside three, on equal factors with Wolves, main solely when it comes to purpose distinction. The Whites have not seen a win since their sensational three-goal win towards Chelsea two months in the past. The boys within the boardroom proper now appear to be affected person with Jesse Marsch, watching his group carry out towards the league leaders, however for the way lengthy is a query.

Fulham, alternatively, take pleasure in arguably additional down the desk, only one level behind Liverpool. Marco Silva’s males will stroll a packed and noisy Elland Street with the boldness of a 3-0 win over Villa, during which Steven Gerrard was sacked. The Portuguese coach, throughout the press convention, was very glad with the efficiency of his group in the midst of the week at Craven Cottage. However he did not shirk the group’s defensive issues, as he signaled he was proud of what is just the second clear sheet of the season on Friday.

Regardless of their distinction in kind, Sunday’s tie has all of the potential to show into an fascinating spectacle. Leeds have solely misplaced one house sport towards league leaders Arsenal. Fulham’s away report will not be too promising as they’ve solely managed to choose up 4 factors from their 5 away video games this season. The Whites will probably be seeking to exploit the shaky defensive position of the Cottagers, who’ve conceded 20 targets thus far and are the one group with a detrimental purpose distinction within the prime half of the desk. Leeds United will not be with out worries both, conceding two towards the Foxes on Friday. Mitrovic, the Serbian goalscoring machine, has scored 8 targets for Fulham this season and can be trying ahead to including a pair on Sunday. Nonetheless, whereas not apparent, Fulham are greater than depending on their major man up entrance for targets, with stats exhibiting the following highest purpose tally to be simply 2. If Leeds are in a position to maintain off the Serb, you could have a superb probability of getting out. of the tie with a complete of three factors, assuming their attackers discover the purpose on the different finish.

When the place?

Occasion: Elland Road.
Date: October 23, 2022.
Climate: 2:00 p.m. BST.

match officers

Referee: Anthony Taylor.
Attendees: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn.
Fourth referee: Simon Hopper.
VAR: Andre Marriner.
Assistant VAR: Nick Greenhalgh.

group information

Leeds United

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The house group will almost definitely line up their boys of their 4-2-3-1 formation with both Bamford or Rodrigo up entrance. The American gaffer will most likely favor the latter who has discovered the online 4 occasions this season, to Bamford who continues to be ready for the primary one from him.

Jack Harrison, Sinisterra and Aaronson would be the prime three in attacking midfield, until Marsch needs to experiment with Rodrigo in middle.

The middle of the sphere will probably be occupied by Adams and Roca. The latter, who has gotten on the scoreboard as soon as this season, will probably be seeking to get into harmful positions whereas juggling defensive duties from him.

Captain Liam Cooper will accomplice Diego Llorente in defence, after Robin Koch didn’t match. Firpo is almost definitely to take to the sphere alongside Kristensen at full-back, with Pascal Strujik battling towards the clock to keep up match health.

By way of accidents, Archie Grey’s availability continues to be in query as he was in rehab because of a damaged toe. Leo Fuhr Hjelde, who’s recovering from his appendectomy, won’t be accessible till subsequent week. As for Stuart Dallas, returning earlier than the winter is a restricted risk, as he’s nonetheless out with a hamstring damage. Adam Forshaw, who’s recovering from ankle surgical procedure, won’t be accessible till subsequent month.

accidents: Archie Grey, Leo Fuhr Hjelde, Stuart Dallas, Adam Foreshaw.

Leeds United predicted the XI vs Fulham: Meslier, Kristensen, Llorente, Cooper, Firpo, Adams, Roca, Harrison, Rodrigo, Sinisterra, Bamford.

Fulham

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The cottagers would come out in an analogous formation to their opponents with Mitrovic up entrance taking part in because the lone striker. The attacking midfielder will probably be occupied by Kebano and Andreas Periera taking part in alongside Willian, the 34-year-old Brazilian star who has returned to the Premier League after his time in Brazil. This three-man line-up is unlikely to alter as Daniel James won’t be taking part in towards his father or mother membership.

Harrison and Palhinha will play in central midfield. The previous, who is without doubt one of the group’s second-highest scorers this season, might be a menace to the lads in white. The again 4 will doubtless stay the identical as towards Villa with Bobby Reid, Diop, Ream and Robinson all seeking to maintain the baseline.

Kenne Tete, getting back from damage, might come off the bench at Elland Street. Chalobah has additionally accomplished his suspension interval and is offered for Sunday’s journey.

As for information from the med room, Layvin Kurzawa is out with a calf pressure, as is Manor Solomon, who will probably be out for lengthy after struggling a knee damage.

accidents: Layvin Kurzawa, Manor Solomon.

Fulham predicted the XI vs Leeds United: Leno, Bobby Reid, Diop, Ream, Robinson, Reed, Palhinha, Kebano, Pereira, Willian, Mitrovic.