Leeds United is getting ready for Plymouth Argyle’s visit this weekend. After defeating Championship leaders Leicester City in their most recent game, the Whites will be looking to pick up three more points.
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Even though they are currently eight points outside of the top two, Daniel Farke’s team is currently ranked third on the table.
Plymouth Argyle is currently in 19th place. They’ve demonstrated through some strong attacking performances that they deserve to be in the second division, but they have yet to win away from home since being promoted.
Leeds United team news
Speaking in his pre-match press conference (as relayed on X by Phil Hay), Farke revealed a new blow, this time regarding defensive mainstay Pascal Struijk. The Dutchman has played every minute of Championship football this season and captained the Whites for their last five games but has now undergone surgery on a hernia.
He will be back after the break but there is no exact timeframe at this stage.
Elsewhere, Patrick Bamford has struggled with illness but trained today and could be in contention. Charlie Cresswell has been absent from training due to personal reasons, so it remains to be seen if he is available.
Joe Gelhardt does not require surgery on a hand injury but will miss the Plymouth Argyle game. Jamie Shackleton is out with a glute issue while Stuart Dallas remains out, though Djed Spence is nearing the end of his rehab despite a setback with tonsillitis.
Predicted XI
Meslier (GK)
Gray
Rodon
Cooper
Byram
Ampadu
Kamara
James
Piroe
Summerville
Rutter
While Struijk will be out, it could be a largely similar team to the one that beat Leicester City last Friday. Liam Cooper could come in for the sidelined Dutchman but elsewhere, Leeds United may be unchanged.
Archie Gray has found a regular spot at right-back, allowing Glen Kamara to partner Ethan Ampadu in the middle. The front four of Dan James, Joel Piroe, Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter looks to be Farke’s preference.
