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As Leeds United prepare to face Norwich City in the second leg of their Championship playoff semi-final, both teams will be vying for a coveted spot in the final at Wembley.
The first leg at Carrow Road ended in a goalless draw, setting the stage for an intense showdown at Elland Road.
Leeds United Team News and Predicted Lineup
Leeds United’s manager, Daniel Farke, faces several selection dilemmas due to injuries.
Key defender Pascal Struijk has been ruled out for the season following groin surgery. Additionally, striker Patrick Bamford is unlikely to feature after suffering a minor trauma to his patellar tendon.
However, Daniel James has recovered from his injuries and is pushing for a start after coming off the bench in the first leg.
Farke may opt to start with a similar midfield trio of Archie Gray, Glen Kamara, and Ilia Gruev. However, there is a possibility that Joel Piroe could be introduced to strengthen the attacking lineup alongside Georginio Rutter and Crysencio Summerville.
Leeds United’s predicted XI
Meslier; Byram, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo; Gray, Gruev, Kamara; Gnonto, Rutter, Summerville
Norwich City Team News and Predicted Lineup
Norwich City, under the guidance of David Wagner, also have injury concerns. Striker Joshua Sargent, who was injured in the first leg, remains a doubt alongside Ashley Barnes, who missed the previous match with a calf issue.
Should both be unavailable, Sydney van Hooijdonk could make his first start since joining Norwich on loan in January.
Liam Gibbs and Onel Hernandez are out with a muscle injury and a broken foot, respectively.
However, Jon Rowe, who started in the first leg, is expected to retain his position in the attack alongside Borja Sainz.
Norwich City’s predicted XI
Gunn; Stacey, Duffy, Gibson, Giannoulis; Nunez, McLean, Sara; Rowe, Van Hooijdonk, Sainz
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Publish date : 2024-05-16 10:18:38
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