Daniel Farke should start 26-year-old Leeds player tomorrow, his record at Elland Road is superb

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Leeds United return to action after a nine-day break with a clash against Millwall tomorrow.

For the first time in almost two months, Leeds have finally had a full week to prepare for a match after an incredibly hectic run of fixtures in both the league and FA Cup.

Between games in which Leeds have had a break, Daniel Farke has often liked to keep a settled starting XI, particularly on the back of such an impressive away win at in-form Sheffield Wednesday.

All the signs are pointing towards that being the case, with Farke having provided a positive injury update in his press conference on Friday. There are no new concerns, while both Jaidon Anthony and Jamie Shackleton are back.

However, Farke should definitely consider making at least one change to his starting XI from Hillsborough, and that is on the right-hand-side of attack.

Farke should consider James start

Willy Gnonto produced an impressive goal scoring display last time out and is expected to keep his place, but it would be good to see Dan James back in the starting XI.

Gnonto made it seven goals in all competitions for the season last time out, six of which have come since the beginning of February. However, all of those, as well as his two assists, have come away from home.

In comparison, James’ record is completely different. Nine of his 11 goals this term have actually come at Elland Road, with his strikes at Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City the only two he has scored on the road.

This may purely be coincidental, but clearly Gnonto produces his best performances in away matches, while much of James’ most effective work has been at home.

With that in mind, Farke should definitely consider bringing James back into the starting XI tomorrow, given the game is on home soil.