Leeds United welcome Premier League football to Elland Road for the first time in two years. The Whites face Everton to kick off their top flight campaign.
Pre-season has been well, and the summer signings will be ready to show out in front of the home crowd. There is plenty of confidence among the Leeds faithful that a result can be secured at home tonight.
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Daniel Farke emphasized how Leeds’ home form was a big part in their promotion, and how the fans need to make it count this year.
”We made Elland Road a fortress in the Championship, won many games and many points. We know it will be difficult to win the same amount [in the Premier League], but we have to make a fortress out of Elland Road again. We have a great unity in the club and a great bond with the supporters. They can be second to none, not just in this country. They’re one of the biggest assets.”
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Huge news as Jayden Bogle starts
Leeds United full back Jayden Bogle shakes off a knock in time to start the club’s first Premier League game of the season. The defender missed the last two pre-season games with Isaac Schmidt deputizing.
In Friday’s press conference, Daniel Farke said it would be a late decision especially as he only returned to the pitch this week.
Confirmed Leeds United XI vs Everton
Daniel Farke selects a familiar lineup for the Monday night game against the Toffees. Lucas Perri is set to make his first competitive start for the Whites in goal. The backline is the old Struijk-Rodon partnership with Jaka Bijol suspended.
Ao Tanaka, Ethan Ampadu and Anton Stach make up the midfield three. While Joel Piroe leads the line, with Dan James and Willy Gnonto in attack
Leeds United XI vs Everton: Perri; Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Ampadu, Tanaka, Stach; Gnonto, James, Piroe
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