Hello, Leeds United fan! Today we have an exclusive piece of news that will keep you on the edge of your seat. We’re going to talk about our team’s lineup for Saturday’s match against Portsmouth. Stay with me until the end to get all the updates and share your thoughts on Daniel Farke’s choices!
In Thursday’s press conference, Farke brought some great news: almost the entire squad is available for the season opener. The only exception is Patrick Bamford, who isn’t 100% fit after the preseason. This opens up some interesting options for assembling our team.
Let’s start with the defense. Max Wober, the Austrian international, is a strong candidate for the backline. He was one of the few standouts last season, despite the relegation. But is he ready to take Pascal Struijk’s place? Struijk, our vice-captain, had an excellent preseason and seems to be the safer choice alongside Joe Rodon, whose partnership was solid before Struijk’s injury. So, who would you choose?
In midfield, the competition is between Ilia Gruev and Joe Rothwell. Gruev has earned credit for his performances last season and did well against Valencia. Rothwell is still adapting and trying to prove his worth. I’d bet on the Bulgarian alongside Ethan Ampadu, at least at the start, with Rothwell as a good option to change the game if needed. Do you agree with me?