Leeds United, with 32 matches already under their belt and 14 more on the horizon, are showcasing the kind of winning form that has allowed manager Daniel Farke to distribute playing time widely across his squad. This efficiency has transformed them into a formidable unit.
Today, they venture to face Plymouth Argyle, aiming to notch up their eighth straight victory in the Championship. Farke, discussing the challenge of selecting his team, remarked, “Choosing the game-day squad is straightforward given our close-knit group and current injuries. It brings us closer, as every player’s contribution is crucial. My starting eleven is always shaped by our performances and what unfolds in training.”
However, Farke will have to make his selections without Patrick Bamford (calf) and Sam Byram (hamstring). On a brighter note, Jamie Shackleton is poised to make a comeback to the squad after recently embracing fatherhood.
Pascal Struijk (adductor) and goalkeeper Karl Darlow (thumb) are also sidelined, though Darlow is nearing a return to first-team training. Farke has cautiously refrained from setting a comeback date for Stuart Dallas (femur), who has been consulting with specialists during his recovery.
“He’s been seeking advice from various experts,” Farke elaborated. “Our focus is on supporting him through this, without rushing the process.”
The squad traveling to Plymouth includes: Meslier, Klaesson, Van den Heuvel, Roberts, Gray, Rodon, Firpo, Cooper, Cresswell, Shackleton, Ampadu, Kamara, Gruev, James, Gnonto, Summerville, Anthony, Piroe, Rutter, Gelhardt, Joseph.
