The Leeds United lineup for Sunday will obviously differ greatly from the one that faced Harrogate Town in the FA Cup third round last Saturday, but Daniel Farke will have to make one change he would like not to.
Pascal Struijk has been out for at least three weeks due to a hamstring injury, and if scans next week reveal that he has injured his tendon, he may be out for longer. Farke said he is taking extra care to manage Max Wober’s workload because of his persistent knee issues.
Farke has frequently stated how important he thinks it is to start Ethan Ampadu in midfield, but he might be asked to play center back again against Sheffield Wednesday. Illan Meslier will most likely start in goal because the manager has previously shown his confidence in him despite his error against Hull City.
Similar to Meslier, Jayden Bogle was rested against Harrogate; nevertheless, he is anticipated to make a comeback, with Sam Byram likely to continue at left-back. Junior Firpo may be too young to start, even if he recovered from an injury last weekend.
Joe Rodon, who missed United’s lineup against Harrogate for the first time this season, might join Ampadu in continuing their league run.
Despite Ilia Gruev’s brief comeback against Harrogate, Ao Tanaka and Joe Rothwell might start in midfield due to the captain’s role adjustment. Farke is probably going to gradually get Gruev back into play after his October knee meniscus injury.
Farke has stated that Brenden Aaronson is his top choice for the number 10 spot, notwithstanding Manor Solomon’s impressive performance against Harrogate.
Daniel James will start on the right, although Solomon might yet earn the nod on the wing.
Joel Piroe has returned to squad training this week after missing the FA Cup match due to muscle issues, which is the main attacking news. In an attempt to increase their winning streak in Yorkshire derbies to 18 games, he is expected to start against Wednesday.
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