The fifth instalment of Leeds United’s pursuit of Premier League survival arrives on Saturday afternoon as Daniel Farke takes his side to Molineux to face Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Arguably, the most important game of all five so far. Wolves are firmly expected to be fighting the drop alongside Leeds come the end of the season, having lost all four of their Premier League games this term.
Leeds have four points, coming in games against two of the Premier League’s Champions League sides. They managed to beat Everton on the opening day, while a 1-0 loss to a solid Fulham side was very harsh.
While they were unlucky in West London, they will be hoping a bit of luck comes their way at Wolves. A big slice of luck has already been handed to Leeds, with Jorgen Strand Larsen set to miss the encounter.
Daniel Farke during Leeds' loss to Fulham.
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Daniel Farke has a few decisions to make to his starting line-up
First of all, Lucas Perri will definitely be missing from the side. Farke seemed to suggest that Joel Piroe could have travelled but didn’t, while Dan James picked up an injury after coming on against Fulham.
Ao Tanaka, Ethan Ampadu and Lukas Nmecha were all in the squad on Saturday and they are set to be available again. But Karl Darlow, Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon and Gabriel Gudmundsson look set to start.
Dan James dribbles the ball while playing for Leeds United.
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The midfield should remain the same, a trio of Ampadu, Anton Stach and Sean Longstaff while there are many questions up top. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is likely to start again, but who starts on the flanks?
Predicted Leeds United XI to face Wolves on Saturday afternoon
We expect two changes to the side. The wait for Jaka Bijol will surely now come to an end. Pascal Struijk has played well this season, but he lost four of his six duels on Saturday and Farke has to finally give in.
Jack Harrison playing in Leeds United v AC Milan.
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Elsewhere, LeedsUnited.News predicts a first Premier League start of the season for Jack Harrison. The winger is still trying to win fans over, but Harrison has a superb record against Wolves in recent games.
We predicted two changes, then. In come Harrison and Bijol, for Struijk and Brenden Aaronson, who was given a start at Fulham but once again, failed to prove the £25m it cost Leeds to buy him back in 2022.
Predicted line-up image of Leeds United's XI ahead of Wolves clash.
Leeds XI to face Wolves: Karl Darlow; Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol, Gabriel Gudmundsson; Ethan Ampadu, Anton Stach, Sean Longstaff; Jack Harrison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor.