Leeds United will face a tough Bournemouth side this weekend. Wolverhampton Wanderers was a relatively easier opponent in contrast to what Daniel Farke’s side will be up against at Elland Road.
The Cherries are unbeaten since their opening game of the season against Liverpool. Bournemouth have conceded just one goal in their last three games, which means Leeds’ attack will need to be on top of their game on Saturday.
The Whites will be hoping they can get another big result at Elland Road, having beaten Everton and held Newcastle to a goalless draw.
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Wilfried Gnonto misses out vs Bournemouth through injury
Wilfried Gnonto
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Leeds United will be without Wilfried Gnonto to face Bournemouth. The winger’s availability had already been confirmed in Thursday’s press conference.
”Good news for Jayden, back in team training. Thank God it was not a broken toe, just a bruise.
”Sore for a few days but back in team training. Will be available unless anything happens in training. Good news with Dan James also progressing, yesterday for the first time in team training, he has a chance to be involved.
”Bad news with Willy Gnonto who won’t make it. Problems with his calf and wasn’t in team training so will definitely miss the match.”
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Jayden Bogle was passed fit, and will start this afternoon, while Dan James is fit enough to take a place on the bench. Lucas Perri is also out for another week after he picked up a muscle injury.
Leeds United youngster’s absence a surprise
Harry Gray not making the matchday squad is quite a surprise. He did feature when Leeds’ U21 side beat Sporting CP U21s midweek. The striker lasted over an hour before he was taken off with his team needing a goal. Many thought it was because he was going to be named in the squad against Bournemouth, but that is not the case.
It is very likely that Leeds are managing him well, and do not want to push him too much. Gray has a bright future, and Daniel Farke has already said the team have plans for the teenager laid out.
