Jarrod Bowen (Credit: Imago)
Leeds United are back in action this weekend, with the Whites travelling to East London to face West Ham at the London Stadium.
Whilst it is undoubtedly an important game for Leeds, Daniel Farke is expected to make some changes to his lineup.
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin is amongst the United players who are doubts ahead of the game, with Farke claiming the England international had to stop training midway through due to an injury he sustained.
West Ham’s talisman Jarrod Bowen has recently had his say on the upcoming clash, with the winger making a sensational claim regarding Leeds.
Jarrod Bowen claims Leeds are similar to West Ham
Leeds are direct rivals with West Ham this season, as they are just two of the four clubs involved in the relegation dogfight.
Going into their FA Cup game tomorrow, Leeds are four points ahead of 18th-placed West Ham, which is something nobody would have expected before a ball was kicked last summer.
This is largely because West Ham have quality players like Bowen at their disposal, who spoke to West Ham’s official website about their upcoming game.
“As a club, they’ve got a similar fanbase to us – loyal, passionate – who will want a day out at Wembley, too, so they’re going to be right up for it, and we have to match that and be better than them in every single sense.”
Whilst staying in the Premier League would benefit the club financially, there is no question that if Leeds were to somehow lift the FA Cup, it would be a far greater sporting achievement that would be immortalised, and a day Leeds supporters will remember for the rest of their lives.
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James Justin will have his hands full with Jarrod Bowen
Given that Gabriel Gudmundsson was away on international duty with Sweden, it would be no surprise to see him rested and for Justin to play at left-wing back instead.
If it is Justin who has the task of keeping Bowen quiet, that could ultimately be the duel that decides the game, with West Ham being particularly reliant on Bowen, especially if Crysencio Summerville remains out injured.
Justin has been impressive for Leeds in his own right this season, across multiple positions, and Farke will be hoping he is able to put in another vintage performance tomorrow.
Justin, however, is arguably coming off the back of the worst performance of his Leeds career so far, with the Englishman having an uncharacteristically poor day at the office against Brentford.
None of the five crosses he attempted were accurate
Justin won just one of the four aerial duels he was involved in
He also lost possession 21 times during the game (Sofascore)
However, a positive performance against West Ham, and Bowen in particular, will surely be enough to restore Justin’s confidence for the remainder of the Premier League campaign.
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