Jean-Matteo Bahoya. Credit: IMAGO
Daniel Farke could ring the changes when Leeds United face Chelsea in the League Cup midweek. The Whites are away to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.
Last season, Farke’s side did not go past the first round of matches in the cup, getting eliminated by Sheffield Wednesday.
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The Leeds boss put out a rotated team, playing many new signings. But the game ended in a penalty shootout and the home side managed to win the tie.
Wednesday night will see two sides fight for a place in the next round. Leeds beat Nottingham Forest to advance while the Blues managed to dispatch Luton Town at home.
Fans will be hoping that the Whites continue their promising start to the season.
Team news ahead of Leeds United Chelsea clash
Daniel Farke. Credit: IMAGO
Leeds United are unbeaten in their first four games to start the season; two wins over Nottingham Forest and draws against Brentford and Brighton.
Chelsea will be looking to bounce back after a defeat to Arsenal over the weekend. The last time both sides met at Stamford Bridge, Daniel Farke’s men mounted a comeback to steal a point.
Going into this game, Blues boss Xabi Alonso could be without a number of players.
Alonso said he would not risk Moises Caicedo, who was not in the matchday squad last weekend. Chelsea could also be without Marco Palestra and Jordan Henderson on Wednesday night.
Leeds also have injury problems of their own.
Joe Rodon is out for the next few months with a hamstring injury, and Ilia Gruev is not yet ready to return to action. The midfielder has been training, but Farke said that there is no rush to play him.
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Predicted Leeds XI for Tuesday’s League Cup clash
With three games in the space of 10 days, Daniel Farke is expected to make some changes to the lineup.
Leeds made five changes to the starting lineup when they played Forest in the second round of the League Cup.
Newcastle are the next game for the Whites next Monday, so there may be a few changes. Daniel Farke could rest James Trafford, and give Michael Zetterer his debut in goal.
Jean-Matteo Bahoya could also be set to feature on Wednesday night, with the game a perfect opportunity to hand the youngster a start.
Predicted Leeds United XI vs Chelsea: Zetterer; Justin, Elvedi, Muharemovic; Bogle, Stach, Ampadu, Tanaka, Gudmundsson; Calvert-Lewin, Bahoya.