Leeds United are set to welcome Burnley to Elland Road this Friday night, aiming to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Chelsea. Daniel Farke's side will be desperate to secure a positive result on home turf, and the manager is expected to shake things up with a few key changes to the starting lineup.
Farke is likely to deploy a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Joe Rodon earning a spot in the starting XI. Meanwhile, Sebastiaan Bornauw will have to settle for a place on the bench, providing cover for the defensive unit.
In goal, Karl Darlow will be looking to keep a clean sheet, protected by a back three of Rodon, Pascal Struijk, and James Justin. This trio will need to stay compact and disciplined to frustrate Burnley's attack.
In midfield, Ao Tanaka and Ethan Ampadu will anchor the center, tasked with winning crucial duels and creating opportunities for the forwards. Gabriel Gudmundsson and Jayden Bogle will provide width on the flanks, using their pace to overlap and deliver crosses into the box.
Further forward, Noah Okafor and Brenden Aaronson will operate as attacking midfielders, aiming to unlock Burnley's defense with clever passes and movement. Dominic Calvert-Lewin will lead the line, needing to be a constant threat in the final third.
Sean Longstaff and Wilfried Gnonto are among the options on the bench, ready to make an impact in the second half if needed. Lukas Nmecha and Joel Piroe will also have to wait for their chance from the sidelines.
With a strong lineup and home advantage, Leeds will be hoping to turn their recent form around and give the Elland Road faithful something to cheer about.
