Leeds United has been handed a significant boost with the return of three key players for their upcoming Championship clash against Coventry City. Ilia Gruev, Willy Gnonto, and Connor Roberts all suffered injuries during the international break, with Gnonto and Roberts initially expected to be sidelined for three weeks. Gruev, on the other hand, missed the previous game against Hull City but was not ruled out for a specific period.
Manager Daniel Farke has confirmed that Gruev has a chance of featuring in the upcoming match, while Gnonto and Roberts are progressing well in their recoveries. In a welcome triple boost, Gruev is set to start in the lineup, while Gnonto and Roberts will be available from the bench. Gruev’s return sees him partner with Glen Kamara in midfield, with Archie Gray shifting back to his usual right-back position.
With Joe Gelhardt and Charlie Crew dropping off the bench, Gnonto and Roberts are set to make their comebacks. Unfortunately, Jamie Shackleton, Pascal Struijk, and Stuart Dallas remain sidelined. On the other side, Coventry City has made one change to their lineup, with Callum O’Hare replacing Joel Latibeaudiere in an attacking midfield role.
The expected lineups are as follows:
Coventry City: Collins; van Eqijk, Thomas, Kitching, Bidwell; Eccles, Sheaf; Palmer, O’Hare, Wright; Simms. Subs: Wilson, Binks, Dasilva, Kelly, Latibeaudiere, Torp, Tavares, Lusala, Andrews.
Leeds United: Meslier, Gray, Ampadu, Rodon, Firpo; Gruev; Kamara; Summerville, James, Rutter, Bamford. Subs: Darlow, Roberts, Byram, Cresswell, Cooper, Anthony, Gnonto, Piroe, Joseph.
