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Daniel Farke (Credit: Imago)
Leeds United have a tough task ahead of them on Monday night, as they go away to Old Trafford. The match begins their final run of games in the Premier League this season.
And after failing to win and get some breathing space before the international break, the Whites are now fighting a relegation battle. Nottingham Forest got a draw over the weekend, and West Ham got a big win. Spurs lost, and are now in the relegation zone. Leeds are the last team to play, and all the pressure will be on their shoulders now.
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Michael Carrick’s men have an eye on a place in Europe and will be hoping to get a huge win in a rivalry game in front of their home crowd.
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Manchester United have some doubts for the game, but do not have many players absent. Leeds United on the other hand will be without Anton Stach and Joe Rodon for Monday night’s game. Farke ruled the duo out for the rest of the month, with both expected to return in May after getting injured in the FA Cup game against West Ham.
However, the team has received some good news as of early Monday, as Noah Okafor could return to face Manchester United. The winger posted a matchday graphic on his instagram, which could signal his involvement. Leeds will also be pleased that Gabriel Gudmundsson was involved in the full training session over the weekend.
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Daniel Farke can pull off a result at Old Trafford
Leeds will be missing two key players, but the return of Okafor and Gudmundsson will be a good sign ahead of Monday night. Daniel Farke needs his depth players fit and available for such a crucial game. The Whites have been poor on the road this season, but have not lost in their last four away league games. Daniel Farke has been able to find a solution to their away woes. Leeds have been able to find a balance between being defensive and being pragmatic, and this has gotten them some key results against Chelsea and Aston Villa. If the German coach can get his tactics spot on on Monday night, then the Whites can get something from a game where they are the underdogs.