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Leeds United vs Newcastle: Key Injuries, Predicted Lineups & Pre-Match Updates Ahead of Premier League Clash
Leeds United will host Newcastle United at Elland Road on Saturday evening as both sides aim to bounce back from inconsistent starts to their Premier League campaigns.
Daniel Farke’s team opened the season with a win over Everton but were handed a heavy defeat by Arsenal and suffered an early Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday. Meanwhile, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle side played out a goalless draw against Aston Villa before suffering a dramatic last-minute defeat to Liverpool.
With both clubs eager to get their seasons back on track, crucial selection decisions lie ahead for each manager. Here’s how things are shaping up ahead of the clash.
Leeds United Team News
Leeds have been dealt a significant injury blow, with midfielders Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka ruled out for several weeks due to MCL injuries. Summer arrival Noah Okafor is also a doubt after picking up a groin issue against Sheffield Wednesday.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is pushing for his first start up front, while new signing James Justin could be in contention to feature in the starting XI. Patrick Bamford has left the club following the termination of his contract, and Largie Ramazani has joined Valencia on loan.
Farke Provides Squad Update
In his pre-match press conference, Daniel Farke acknowledged the challenges of dealing with injuries:
“It’s quite even in terms of missing key players, although perhaps slightly tougher for us to replace ours. But we go with what we’ve got and aim to get as many points as possible. Okafor is a doubt with a groin injury, but everyone else came through the Sheffield Wednesday match fine.”
Predicted Leeds XI
Starting XI: Perri; Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Longstaff, Gruev, Stach; James, Piroe, Gnonto.
Substitutes: Darlow (GK), Byram, Justin, Bornauw, Bijol, Aaronson, Harrison, Calvert-Lewin, Nmecha.
Leeds’ midfield is stretched, but Farke is expected to stick with a 4-3-3 setup, which could leave big names like Jack Harrison and Brenden Aaronson on the bench once again.
Newcastle United Team News
Newcastle endured a bruising encounter with Liverpool, losing several players to injury. Fabian Schar (concussion), Sandro Tonali (shoulder), and Joelinton (thigh) were all forced off, while Anthony Gordon is suspended after receiving a red card. Alexander Isak remains unavailable amid ongoing transfer speculation.
New signing Nick Woltemade is not expected to feature just yet. However, Howe remains optimistic about several of his injured stars returning.
Howe Offers Injury Update
Speaking ahead of the trip to Elland Road, Eddie Howe provided some encouraging news:
“The scans on Joelinton were positive, though he’ll miss this weekend. We hope to have him back after the international break. Tonali’s injury isn’t serious, and he’s fighting to be fit for the game. Fabian Schär has passed concussion protocols and is ready to play.”
“Willock has really come into his own — he gave us a lift off the bench against Liverpool and has grown a lot over the last year.”
Predicted Newcastle XI
Starting XI: Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Livramento; Tonali, Guimaraes, Ramsey; Barnes, Elanga, J. Murphy.
Substitutes: Ramsdale (GK), Hall, Botman, Lascelles, Willock, Miley, Ashby, Osula, Seung-soo.
Malick Thiaw could make his full debut in place of Schar, while Jacob Ramsey is tipped to start in midfield. High-profile names like Joe Willock and Sven Botman may have to settle for a place on the bench again.
Verdict: With both teams managing injury concerns and squad rotation, this clash could be shaped by who adapts better to their absences. Leeds will look to capitalise on home advantage, while Newcastle aim to bounce back after their dramatic Liverpool defeat.
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