Leeds United have the chance to bounce straight back after defeat to Arsenal with a win in the second round of the Carabao Cup, as The Whites go to Hillsborough to face Sheffield Wednesday.
There is losing, and there is losing in the right manner. Leeds failed to do that at The Emirates as Arsenal eased to a 5-0 win, with The Whites conceding twice from set-pieces, re-opening old set-piece wounds.
Leeds have brought in nine new signings, eight of which are over 6ft to try and combat this issue and yet, the problem remains. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink identified the concern that Leeds still haven’t sorted it out.
But such was the way in the Championship, Leeds have the chance to put it right a few days later. Premier League clubs not in European competition enter the Carabao Cup at the second-round stage this week.
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Predicted XI as Leeds take on Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday
Leeds face a Sheffield Wednesday side that have so far, put on a brave face in the Championship. They came close to a result against Leicester, a win in the Carabao Cup, and a comeback against Wrexham.
That did come after a 3-0 home defeat to Stoke, however. Sheffield Wednesday’s issues will give Daniel Farke the belief that many changes can be made on Tuesday night, the chance to try something new.
LeedsUnited.News predict Farke will make nine changes to his side on Tuesday, including a new role for Jack Harrison at left-back. It will also see full debuts for five players like Sean Longstaff and Jaka Bijol.
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Karl Darlow has reverted to cup goalkeeper but of all of the selections made, the Wales man is the most-likely to start. Farke used Darlow as a cup goalkeeper while Illan Meslier was first choice at Elland Road.
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Debuts for Sebastiaan Bornauw and Bijol are obvious with both on the bench at Arsenal and a bit of Championship experience in Sam Byram makes sense to give Jayden Bogle a rest on the right flank.
Isaac Schmidt is set to join Werder Bremen with James Justin arriving, though Justin’s arrival is likely to come too late for Tuesday night. It could see £11m man Harrison given the chance to show his versatility.
Ilia Gruev should remain, while Sean Longstaff getting his first start is a no-brainer. Dan James has been rusty so far and the chance to score against lesser opposition will do him the world of good at this stage.
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With Leeds the better side, reverting to 4-2-3-1 seems suitable and that will see Brenden Aaronson return to the line-up in his natural 10 role. Latest signing Noah Okafor makes sense on the left of the attack.
Up top, Joel Piroe has started both Premier League games, so Lukas Nmecha should start though there is a chance that Dominic Calvert-Lewin also makes a debut, from the bench. Eight changes, five full debuts.