Daniel Farke and Leeds United will be happy to be back home in front of the fans on Monday night. The team will be hoping to bounce back from the result against Chelsea midweek.
The backline conceded six goals in 45 minutes, in what will go down as one of the worst Leeds performances in years.
Outside their humiliation in the League Cup, the Whites have had a solid start to the season. They remain unbeaten in the Premier League with impressive performances against Brighton and Nottingham Forest.
Their opponents on Monday night are also without a defeat in their first three league fixtures.
Matthias Jaissle’s side have been equally as impressive in the league, holding their own against Liverpool, Spurs and Bournemouth.
Team news ahead of Leeds United vs Newcastle game
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Daniel Farke confirmed that Leeds United do not have any fresh injury concerns.
Dan James managed to shake off a knock to play midweek, and will be available. The only absentees are Joe Rodon and Ilia Gruev, who are in different stages of recovery from recent injuries.
Newcastle United however, have a long list of players who will not be available for Monday night.
William Osula, Joelinton and Dan Burn are out, while Ewen Jaouen is a doubt for the game. Matthias Jaissle will also be sweating over the fitness of fullback Amar Dedic who picked up a knock midweek.
Monday night could come too early for Tino Livramento, who recently returned to action.
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Predicted Leeds XI for Monday night’s game
After ringing the changes for the League Cup clash midweek, Farke will surely go back to his tried and tested formula at home.
Which means James Trafford, Nico Elvedi, Gabriel Gudmundsson and Jayden Bogle will all return to take their place in the starting lineup. One change Farke could look to is bringing Nmecha into the fold.
The striker had an assist in the Chelsea defeat, and also provided the assist in the draw against Brentford.
Rewarding him with a start to play alongside Calvert-Lewin would be ideal. Brenden Aaronson would also keep his place in the team after scoring a goal in midweek; his work rate will be needed to deal with Newcastle on transition.
Predicted Leeds XI vs Newcastle: Trafford; Elvedi, Bijol, Muharemovic; Bogle, Stach, Ampadu, Aaronson, Gudmundsson; Nmecha, Calvert-Lewin
Can’t agree with that Kwadwo. Despite Aaronson scoring his first goal, and failing to providing an assist in more than 25 competitive games, he must not feature as a starter Monday night ,,, he’s a liability, despite his work rate, who gives the ball away cheaply, runs into blind alleys … and, where is the attacking threat coming from?
I’ll take a 3-4-2-1 … Trafford-Elvedi- Muharemović … Bogle-Stach-Ampadu-Gudmundsson … Tanaka- Okafor … Calvert-Lewin
Sorry, missed off Bijol.