‘Excellent’ player may have just hinted on Instagram he is starting for Leeds against Watford at Elland Road

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Daniel Farke has already confirmed changes will be at a premium for Leeds United’s clash with Watford.

Leeds defeated the EFL’s only unbeaten side in Sheffield United last time out and so confidence should be higher heading into a match against Watford at Elland Road.

Unlike before the international break, Farke is now spoilt for choice for options in attack after Manor Solomon and Dan James both returned from injury on Friday.

However, Wilfried Gnonto and Largie Ramazani have both been in fine form on the wings, with Farke confirming the former is fit to play tonight despite a knock to his shoulder.

Ahead of another early kick-off on Saturday, though, perhaps one or two changes to keep things fresh may not be the worst idea.

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Manor Solomon may have hinted he is starting for Leeds

Prior to Friday’s game, Solomon and James had missed four and six matches respectively. That was reflected a tad in their performances, with both a little rusty.

That said, 20 or so minutes off the bench will have done a lot for their match sharpness, and given they have now been in full training for almost two weeks, they should be ready to start.

Michael Bridges could not believe Solomon didn’t start against the Blades after watching him in training, but the Israeli may have just dropped a hint he is in the line-up tonight.

Solomon has posted a matchday graphic onto his Instagram story, something which the likes of Pascal Struijk, Junior Firpo and Illan Meslier also do when they are starting.

Of course, the graphic does not necessarily confirm he is in the XI, but it is certainly interesting considering he didn’t post one before the win over Sheffield United, when he was on the bench.

Perhaps an hour tonight could be the exact step the ‘excellent‘ Solomon needs to take to regain the sharpness he had on his debut against Hull City.

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Who could Solomon replace in Leeds’ XI?

As mentioned, both Gnonto and Ramazani have practically made themselves undroppable and so it would be a shame if Farke took either one of those two out.

The most logical man Solomon could replace is perhaps Brenden Aaronson, who understandably looked a little tired after 90 minutes for USA and a long trip home from Mexico less than 48 hours before Leeds’ last match.

Aaronson isn’t used to the difficulties of a long 46-game season and so to ensure his form doesn’t dip, a rest every now and then wouldn’t do any harm.

If Solomon was to replace Aaronson, he would start on the left, with Ramazani moving inside and rotating plenty with Gnonto, who have already built a good understanding.