Daniel Farke has not made any changes to his Leeds United side to take on Southampton in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off on the south coast – as Archie Gray and Luke Ayling remain on the Leeds bench.
Leeds come into the game having strung together a run of four clean sheets, and remain unbeaten in six Championship matches. The run of form has seen Leeds climb into the top six. Southampton, not so.
The Saints are struggling – despite being another of the relegated Premier League sides along with Leeds. Four straight losses has new manager Russell Martin feeling the pressure, sitting in a lowly 15th.
But a trip to Southampton promises to be a tricky test for Leeds, given the quality of both sides. Farke made it clear that it is bad time to play the Saints, who will be desperate to bounce back this afternoon.
Farke rested Gray and Ayling against Watford but both remain on the bench, with Jamie Shackleton and Glen Kamara keeping their place. Dan James and Crysencio Summerville remain on the flanks.
Farke makes no changes to Leeds side to take on Southampton
Anthony came off the bench last weekend and scored his first goal, impressing again. But he has to contend with a place on the bench again as Farke continues with Summerville and James out wide.
Liam Cooper was solid against Watford and continues alongside Pascal Struijk, with Joe Rodon on the bench. On the right, Ayling was expected to come back in – but Shackleton has been given the nod.
£6m Glen Kamara was also excellent when giving Gray a rest but the teenager has been sensational for the Whites this season. However, Farke has stuck with the ex-Rangers star. Fourth league win, please.
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