David Prutton believes things are ‘not looking quite right’ at his former club Leeds United.
Prutton was writing in his latest weekly Sky Sports prediction column, where he gave his thoughts on whether Leeds can earn their first win of the season against West Bromwich Albion tonight.
Leeds enter the match at Elland Road having picked up just one point from their opening two matches under Daniel Farke.
After coming from two goals down to salvage a draw on the opening day against Cardiff City, Leeds were then beaten 1-0 at Birmingham City last weekend through a stoppage time Lukas Jutkiewicz penalty.
Farke has already had to deal with a host of selection problems during his brief time in charge at Leeds, with several players already out injured and both Luis Sinisterra and Wilfried Gnonto unavailable due to transfer reasons.
Prutton predicts outcome of Leeds vs WBA
Leeds will be desperate to earn their first win of the season under the Elland Road lights tonight, but former Whites midfielder Prutton thinks they will have to wait a while longer just yet.
He said: “It is already not looking quite right at Leeds. Players are leaving, some may not want to be there, injuries are already mounting up and results haven’t been there yet.
“West Brom got an important win over Swansea after losing at Blackburn on opening day. It is still early days to really see what their level is like this season, so I’ll go for a draw here. Prediction: Leeds 1-1 West Brom.“
Leeds could have both Georginio Rutter and Joe Rodon available from the start tonight, but with no signings having arrived since last week’s defeat at Birmingham, it will be another tough match.
On paper, there really isn’t a lot of goals in the side Farke could line-up against the Baggies, and so Leeds will have to keep it tight at the other end if they are to earn three points.
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