Leeds United face Fulham in the FA Cup on Tuesday night as Javi Gracia takes charge of his second game as Whites boss and here is our predicted XI to take to the field at Craven Cottage – with Gracia potentially making four changes.
The decision to bring in Gracia has instantly paid off after the Spanish boss guided the Whites to a win in his first game in charge. A 1-0 win, thanks to Junior Firpo’s 77th-minute strike – but a game in which Leeds could have scored more.
Nevetheless, a very important win and a victory that sees Leeds climb out of the relegation zone. Attention on the fight against the drop in the League subsides for the time being. A trip to London to face Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round.
A tricky game. But, a game in which Marco Silva is likely to make a few changes. Leeds face Chelsea in the League on Saturday and the Whites will be keen to continue to pile the misery on Graham Potter. So, Gracia could rest players.
Predicted Leeds XI to face Fulham: Gracia could make four changes
Firstly, he is likely to be without Liam Cooper and Pascal Struijk. Long-term absentees Stuart Dallas, Archie Gray, Luis Sinisterra, Rodrigo and Adam Forshaw will be missing. Sam Greenwood is banned for the match on Tuesday night.
The ex-Arsenal and Sunderland playmaker picked up a second yellow in the win over Accrington Stanley – his first coming in the 2-2 draw with Cardiff. So, Gracia does not have a huge amount of players to choose from for Fulham.
There might changes. Here at LUN, we predict Gracia to make four changes. Luke Ayling, Weston McKennie, Brenden Aaronson and Patrick Bamford rested. In come Rasmus Kristensen, Marc Roca, Cree Summerville and Georginio Rutter.
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