Leeds United
Leeds United have a trip to London on Tuesday night as they face Liam Rosenior and his Chelsea side. The 41-year old has been making waves since taking charge of the Blues.
He has managed nine games in all competitions and won seven of them. The last time these two sides met, Enzo Maresca was in charge and suffered a shocking defeat at Elland Road. After the game he admitted that Leeds were the better team on and off the ball. But since that game, both sides have taken different paths as the season went on.
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Tuesday will be another test of the Whites’ strength after they managed to defeat relegation rivals Nottingham Forest at home. It was one of their best performances at Elland Road this season – Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor and Jayden Bogle were all on the score sheet. The club have turned things around since December and will be hoping they can pick enough points for safety as the campaign continues.
Leeds United to miss key defender for Chelsea trip
Leeds have a tough task ahead of them on the road; they have won just one away game in the Premier League this season. And Tuesday will be an even more bigger task after Daniel Farke revealed that Pascal Struijk will not be ready in time to play. The Leeds boss confirmed the defender’s absence and also hinted that Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a doubt for the game with an illness. Farke is also sweating on the fitness of Anton Stach ahead of the Chelsea game.
Chelsea are in great form under Rosenior, and are hoping to close the gap in the top four as they fight for European football. Daniel Farke will have to be at his best to get a result on the road.
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Club should have added cover in January
When Joe Rodon went down injured for a few games, the real depth of the Leeds United defence was exposed. There are not enough players in the lineup to cover some areas of the pitch, especially at left back and center back. Sebastiaan Bornauw is the only natural center back on the bench as it stands, with Farke choosing to use James Justin in some games. The 49ers should have focused on bringing at least one defensive addition, but they had plans of their own.