Nottingham Forest are Leeds’ opponents on Sunday, a side three points above the Whites in the Premier League table, but just as troubled by the looming threat of relegation as the second half of the season kicks into gear.
The YEP has selected the likeliest starting XI at the City Ground taking into consideration Robin Koch’s suspension for five yellow cards and the ankle injury sustained by Rodrigo Moreno in last weekend’s FA Cup win over Accrington Stanley.
1. GK: Illan Meslier
The French stopper has not missed a single Premier League game since 2021 (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley
2. RB: Rasmus Kristensen
Kristensen may return to the starting XI if Luke Ayling is required to deputise at centre-half (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
3. CB: Luke Ayling
Liam Cooper's injury troubles suggest he may not be risked this weekend, meaning right-footer Luke Ayling moves across to play right-sided centre-back. Marsch may also prefer a right-footer alongside left-footed Max Wober (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
4. CB: Max Wober
Max Wober has quickly established himself as a reliable operator on the left-hand side of Leeds' defence (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLI SCARFF
5. LB: Pascal Struijk
The Dutchman sat out last weekend so should be fresh to face Forest this Sunday (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley
6. CM: Marc Roca
The Spaniard has been a mainstay in the middle of the park under Marsch. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley