Daniel Farke has named his Leeds starting XI ahead of the Premier League clash against Chelsea at Elland Road.
It could well be the German’s final game in charge amid intense pressure following a run of four consecutive defeats, which has left Leeds 18th in the Premier League.
Gary O’Neil is being considered by the 49ers, as are Brendan Rodgers and Ange Postecoglou – according to talkSPORT.
Daniel Farke has made four changes as he attempts to defeat Chelsea and keep his job.
Daniel Farke drops James Justin, Ilia Gruev, Willy Gnonto and Dan James, adopts 3-5-2 formation from the beginning in Leeds United vs Chelsea
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Leeds United's confirmed XI to face Chelsea at Elland Road:
Leeds United XI vs Chelsea
GRV Media generated image of Leeds United XI vs Chelsea
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Substitutions
Karl Darlow
Sebastiaan Bornauw
Brenden Aaronson
Noah Okafor
Joel Piroe
Jack Harrison
Willy Gnonto
Ilia Gruev
James Justin
A number of fans were eager to see Farke stick with the 3-5-2 formation which saw Leeds score twice against Manchester City, and he has done exactly that.
Leeds were victorious last time Chelsea visited Elland Road, as goals from Brenden Aaronson, Rodrigo and Jack Harrison saw Jesse Marsch secure a 3-0 win over Graham Potter.
Five members of the current Leeds United squad started in the last win over Chelsea in 2022, can you name them? 🤔
Leeds United v Chelsea - August 2022
Leeds United’s line-up v Chelsea – August 2022
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It will be tough for Farke to repeat such a tremendous result, even more so after losing Dan James to injury – the Wales international faces at least two months on the sidelines.
It comes after Sean Longstaff was also ruled out for a lengthy period, facing six weeks in the treatment room because of a calf injury.
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