Leeds Utd v Burnley Match Thread
Leeds United v Burnley
14th September@12:30pm | Elland Road
Leeds face their toughest opponent of the season so far, as Burnley make the hour long trip across the Pennines, coming up against a rejuvenated Leeds side.
After starting their 24/25 campaign in underwhelming fashion, successive 2-0 victories over Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City see Daniel Farke's side climb to fourth in the table, two places and a point below the Whites.
It has been a challenging Summer for both sides, having lost instrumental players. There will undoubtedly be teething issues as they search for their best starting XI. The International break does little to help any side, but in Leeds case, they only had 12 senior players turn up for training in the past fortnight!
With Junior Firpo not expected back back until late on Friday, Isaac Schmidt out with a calf injury and Max Wober picking up a fresh knee ailment whilst on International duty with Austria, Daniel Farke may opt to give Sam Byram his first league start of the season. Dan James is still nursing a hamstring injury, but have the luxury of Manor Solomon and Largie Ramazani to call upon in wide positions.
Patrick Bamford may be wearing the No9 shirt, but in most people's eyes, Matteo Joseph has done enough to lead the line for Leeds this season. Nethertheless, Bamford should be fit enough for the bench on Saturday. Wilfred Gnonto took a knock for the Italian U21's during their 7-0 annihilation of San Marino, but is expected to be passed fit.
After an explosive start to the season, with back-to-back victories and nine goals scored, the Clarets
lost at Sunderland, were knocked out of the League Cup and only drew at home against Blackburn.
They now have a centre-back crisis, with Hjalmar Ekdal, Jordan Beyer, and Maxime Esteve all expected to miss the trip to Elland Road. Dutch attacking Midfielder Zian Flemming also remains out with a calf strain.
14th September@12:30pm | Elland Road
Leeds face their toughest opponent of the season so far, as Burnley make the hour long trip across the Pennines, coming up against a rejuvenated Leeds side.
After starting their 24/25 campaign in underwhelming fashion, successive 2-0 victories over Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City see Daniel Farke's side climb to fourth in the table, two places and a point below the Whites.
It has been a challenging Summer for both sides, having lost instrumental players. There will undoubtedly be teething issues as they search for their best starting XI. The International break does little to help any side, but in Leeds case, they only had 12 senior players turn up for training in the past fortnight!
With Junior Firpo not expected back back until late on Friday, Isaac Schmidt out with a calf injury and Max Wober picking up a fresh knee ailment whilst on International duty with Austria, Daniel Farke may opt to give Sam Byram his first league start of the season. Dan James is still nursing a hamstring injury, but have the luxury of Manor Solomon and Largie Ramazani to call upon in wide positions.
Patrick Bamford may be wearing the No9 shirt, but in most people's eyes, Matteo Joseph has done enough to lead the line for Leeds this season. Nethertheless, Bamford should be fit enough for the bench on Saturday. Wilfred Gnonto took a knock for the Italian U21's during their 7-0 annihilation of San Marino, but is expected to be passed fit.
After an explosive start to the season, with back-to-back victories and nine goals scored, the Clarets
lost at Sunderland, were knocked out of the League Cup and only drew at home against Blackburn.
They now have a centre-back crisis, with Hjalmar Ekdal, Jordan Beyer, and Maxime Esteve all expected to miss the trip to Elland Road. Dutch attacking Midfielder Zian Flemming also remains out with a calf strain.