Predicted Leeds United XI to face Norwich City on Wednesday night as Daniel Farke makes two changes

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It is 19 games left to go for Leeds United in the race for automatic promotion and Norwich City are up next as Daniel Farke prepares to face his old side for the sixth time.

Daniel Farke remains unbeaten since taking over as Leeds United manager against The Canaries, where he spent more than three years as manager. Last season, Leeds faced Norwich on four separate occasions.

Winning both matches in the original Championship season, Leeds then drew the first leg play-off semi-final before winning the second leg 4-0. This season, Leeds drew 1-1 at Carrow Road back in October.

Now, Leeds will hope to follow Sheffield United’s example and secure three points against Norwich. Chris Wilder’s men beat Norwich 2-0 on the weekend, with Harrison Burrows scoring both goals for The Blades.

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Daniel Farke could be without four key players against Norwich

Pascal Struijk and Patrick Bamford will continue to be sidelined with hamstring injuries for Wednesday night’s clash against Norwich, but Farke has said Manor Solomon and Brenden Aaronson could miss out.

Aaronson picked up an ankle knock against Sheffield Wednesday. He lasted until he 90th minute during the 3-0 win and Farke seemed confident that he would be able to overcome the ankle issue picked up.

But Farke was less confident regarding Manor Solomon who has complained of another hamstring issue. Farke said Solomon is 50-50 to be fit for the clash against Norwich and it is unlikely he will be risked.

Two changes as Manor Solomon and Sam Byram drop out of XI

Leeds lack natural cover for Aaronson, so even if he is only 80% fit the chances are he will continue to start. But Largie Ramazani came off the bench to score and assist on Sunday and surely, he comes in.

Even if Solomon is fit, rotation might be a necessity with a huge clash against Burnley next Monday. So, Ramazani is likely to come in for Solomon while at left-back, Junior Firpo might finally make his return.

Sam Byram is rarely fit enough to play more than once a week and it might be the perfect chance to start Firpo, despite Byram’s form. Stuart Dallas recently described Byram as “Mr. Reliable” but he needs a rest.

Predicted XI: Illan Meslier; Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu, Junior Firpo; Ao Tanaka, Joe Rothwell; Dan James, Brenden Aaronson, Largie Ramazani; Joel Piroe.