Leeds United and Leicester City are set to go head-to-head on Friday evening in what could be considered a pivotal match in the promotion race from the Championship. Both teams have been in impressive form, with Leicester winning 13 out of their last 14 league games. However, if there is one team capable of challenging Enzo Maresca’s dominant side, it is the in-form Leeds.
Leeds currently find themselves 14 points behind Leicester and it is crucial for Daniel Farke’s men to derail the Leicester train. This Friday presents Leeds with a prime opportunity to do just that.
Unfortunately, Leeds are dealing with a number of injury concerns. Stuart Dallas, Junior Firpo, and Djed Spence are all still recovering from their respective injuries. Additionally, there are worries about Joe Rodon’s fitness after he had to be substituted early in the team’s recent 4-0 victory over Huddersfield.
On the other hand, Maresca is facing the absence of five players in his squad. Tom Cannon, a notable summer signing from Everton, is still sidelined. Experienced midfielders Wilfried Ndidi and Dennis Praet are also unavailable for selection.
Young talents Will Alves and Callum Doyle will be absent from Friday’s clash, although Alves is expected to make a return during the November break. However, Maresca can take solace in the fact that two players are set to make their comeback.
Kasey Palmer made an encouraging return in the team’s recent victory over QPR and seems to have recovered well from his injury. Furthermore, there are positive reports suggesting that Turkey international Yunus Akgun is ready to make his return as well.
