Leeds United will play Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round at Stamford Bridge.
Daniel Farke will undoubtedly try to select his best team for this match, but given how quickly the Championship games are going, he might need to switch up his starting lineup.
Chris Sutton believes that Farke might try to put the league ahead of this tie, and he is not to blame if that is his thought process.
While Leeds may believe they have a real chance to close the gap at the top with Leicester City, who have dropped six points in their previous two games, Southampton and Ipswich Town are breathing down their necks.
In his pre-game press conference, Farke also mentioned that in-form attacker Georginio Rutter is having hip issues, and that Crynsencio Summerville has missed multiple training sessions in recent weeks.
Dan James may be rested, while Patrick Bamford may also miss out.
How Leeds could line up v Chelsea
Farke has acknowledged that he will give players who don’t get regular games a chance. Connor Roberts, who came from Burnley on loan during the January transfer window, is probably going to start the game against the Blues.
When he scored from the bench to ignite a thrilling comeback in the last game against Leicester City, the 28-year-old right-back had a significant effect.
Farke has rested Glenn Kamara in previous cup games, and it seems probable that he will miss this one as well. This season, Archie Grey has filled in at a variety of positions, so he could play centre midfield.
Jaidon Anthony may be able to move into a starting position on the left wing because Summerville is not expected to be risked after being knocked out by the Foxes.
Bamford and Rutter will not travel with the team because Farke has stated that he will not take any chances with players who are not fully healthy. Mateo Joseph is probably going to enter the side in that scenario.
Hence, Farke is probably going to start Roberts, Anthony, and Joseph in lieu of Kamara, Summerville, and Rutter, making three changes from the team that defeated Leicester.
Predicted Leeds starting line-up: Meslier, Roberts, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo, Gruev, Gray, Anthony, Gnonto, Piroe, Joseph.
