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10 pick themselves, but what does Marsch do if Leeds ace is fit for Bournemouth start?

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While selection against Liverpool was a bit up in the air, the win at Anfield makes it a whole lot easier for Jesse Marsch when it comes to picking his Leeds XI against Bournemouth – but there is one Leeds headache to sort out:

The back-four has got to stay the same. Rasmus Kristensen was a surprise inclusion at right-back, after missing out against Fulham – replacing Luke Ayling. But he was superb, celebrating his last-minute tackle on Mo Salah.

Robin Koch was back to his best. Liam Cooper, apart from one heart-in-mouth moment, was rock-solid. Pascal Struijk continued his super form at left-back. Marc Roca and Tyler Adams pick themselves in the middle of the park.

Illan Meslier is the first name on the team sheet – because he is in top form, and the goalkeeper. So, that is seven already without doubt, starting at Bournemouth – if fit. In attack, it becomes slightly more debatable.

Jack Harrison was excellent against Liverpool and should start, as was Brenden Aaronson. Rodrigo got his sixth goal in 11 Premier League games, while Patrick Bamford was somewhat rusty when coming off the bench at Anfield.

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So, 10 of the 11 that started at Anfield, should start against Bournemouth. But even after his heroics, his second goal in two games, does Crysencio Summerville continue in the Leeds side – with Luis Sinisterra potentially fit?

Does Summerville continue in the Leeds side – with Sinisterra fit

It is a tricky one. Summerville was somewhat quiet at Anfield, but exciting when Leeds were on the counter. Harrison and Aaronson were much more involved defensively. But when his chance came, boy, did Summerville take it.

The composure to take another touch and go past Virgil van Dijk was breathtaking. His finish, the way he executed it, was perfect. There was no other way of scoring, yet Summerville, in only his third Premier League start, did it.

But Sinisterra has been good, when playing. He has scored goals and hit the ground running. The Colombian has the ability to make something out of nothing. He is Summerville, a few years on. But can Marsch drop Summerville?

It is a real headache but if LeedsUnited.News were in charge, you would surely play on Summerville’s confidence. Give the pocket-sized winger 60 minutes, and then bring on Sinisterra. The youngster deserves his chance.

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