Leeds United vs Aston Villa Predictions: Leeds United Predicted XI

Leeds United started the season off in excellent fashion and right until about the midway point of the campaign, they were the favourites to seal the title. But as it turned out, since that point, they have fallen off the usual standards quite drastically.

Norwich City are now comfortable leaders at the top of the table and the Whites find themselves battling it out for 2nd place against Sheffield United with the Blades already 3 points ahead of Marcelo Bielsa’s men. With a crucial tie against 4th place Aston Villa around the corner, Leeds have to begin winning matches again if they are to gain promotion this term.

Team News

Goalkeeper Jamal Blackman has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a shin problem. Barry Douglas’s involvement is also impossible for this tie, as he is currently recovering from an MCL injury and is only expected to back a few games into next season.

Predicted Leeds United XI

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Manager: Marcelo Bielsa

GK Kiko Casilla

The former Real Madrid man was signed in January and has since made the starting role his own at Elland Road.

RB Luke Ayling

The defender hasn’t been in the best of form this season but will be looking prove his worth again in this tie.

CB Pontus Jansson

Jansson’s position in the Leeds first team has never been under question despite al the changes around him. 

CB Liam Cooper

Only just returning from injury, it is essential for Cooper to come back all guns blazing given Leeds’ form. 

LB Ezgjan Alioski

Barry Douglas’ long-term knock means that Alioski’s position in the side is currently unchallenged. 

CM Adam Forshaw

The 27-year-old Liverpudlian has been one of Leeds’ key players this season controlling the game from midfield. 

RM Kemar Roofe

The talismanic goalscorer could be utilised on the flanks as they attempts to add more firepower. 

RCM Mateusz Klich

The Polish midfielder has been in decent form for Leeds and will have to step up in order to save their faltering season. 

LCM Tyler Roberts

The youngster has come to the fore in recent weeks and he is expected to keep his place in the side for another week. 

LM Pablo Hernandez

The Spaniard is a veteran of the English game and his services will be crucial to the success of Leeds’ season. 

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ST Patrick Bamford

The former Chelsea forward has been in decent goalscoring touch and he should start in the striker’s role against Villa.