Leeds team news: Predicted line up vs Brentford - Kalvin Phillips back, Ian Poveda debut
Leeds take on Brentford in the Championship on Tuesday night, in a crucial promotion match at Griffin Park. Marcelo Bielsa could ring the changes after a poor run of form, with Kalvin Phillips set to return from suspension, and Ian Poveda ready for a debut.
Leeds United will be desperate to take three points from Brentford at Griffin Park on Tuesday (7.45pm). Marcelo Bielsa’s side have lost their 11-point advantage over third place in the Championship, and the manager could make changes to his starting line-up after a poor run of form.
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Kiko Casilla will likely retain his place in the Leeds starting line-up against Brentford.
The Spaniard has been far from convincing over recent weeks, but Bielsa will stick by the goalkeeper.
Luke Ayling will continue at right-back, while Stuart Dallas may be forced to play on the left.
Gjanni Alioski had a poor match against Forest, and could face being dropped.
Centre-back duo Liam Cooper and Ben White will once take to the field, after striking up a decent partnership this season.
Leeds team news: Kalvin Phillips returns from suspension (Image: GETTY Images)
Phillips returns to the squad, and will be thrown straight back into the mix.
He’ll play a deeper role in midfield, acting as the linchpin for Leeds’ fast build-up play from the back.
Mateusz Klich is a Bielsa favourite, and is set to start his 80th consecutive league match.
Also in centre-midfield, former Swansea winger Pablo Hernandez. The Spaniard has struggled to take control of matches recently, but will retain his place.
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Jack Harrison is likely to start on the right-hand side for Leeds.
The Manchester City loanee has started all 31 of the Whites’ league matches this season.
On the left-hand side, is Harrison’s former team-mate, Ian Poveda.
Poveda could be handed a debut after making the switch from the Etihad Stadium last month.
There will also be a place in the starting line-up for Jean-Kevin Augustin for the first time, with Patrick Bamford only scoring twice in his last seven league appearances.