The competition for the top two is really heating up as Leeds United prepares to host Sunderland on Tuesday night at Elland Road. However, Daniel Farke has some unfavorable news.
Farke’s team lost to Coventry on Saturday, which caused them to drop out of the top two spots. Leicester has risen to the top, with an incredible 88 points with a game remaining.
Leeds and Ipswich have both played one extra game to tie Leicester for second place with 87 points. Now on 86, the Whites are in third place. However, a victory on Tuesday night would give Leeds the opportunity to move up into the top two.
This is due to Ipswich’s Wednesday night matchup at Portman Road against Watford. However, Leicester will have the opportunity to increase their lead at the top of the table when they play Millwall in London on Tuesday night.
Before Sunderland, Daniel Farke has some terrible news for Leeds supporters.
Leeds must undoubtedly return to their very best in order to defeat Sunderland, a team we have already lost to this season. However, that has taken a major hit with the potential loss of Ethan Ampadu.
Ampadu, a 23-year-old sensation for Wales, has been a mainstay for Leeds. He has so far started every League game for Leeds and has only ever been substituted in injury time, if at all. He even leads Leeds as captain.
Fantastic in midfield, a rock at the back, and a steal at £7 million. Perhaps a contender for Player of the Season thus far. However, Farke stated during his news conference that Ampadu is undoubtedly sick.
“No upgrades. the mystery surrounding Ethan. illness throughout the previous 48 hours. Not accessible to us either today or yesterday. close race. As stated on the club’s YouTube channel, Farke stated, “He has to make it to a short session tomorrow.
Who might start for Leeds in place of Ethan Ampadu?
The obvious answer is to insert captain Liam Cooper, a left-sided center defender by nature. In the event that Ampadu is unable to play on Tuesday night, that is the clear choice to make.
If Ampadu is out, Cooper will start in defense unless Farke makes a move that he hasn’t made this season. Other options include Charlie Cresswell or Ilia Gruev moving into defense.
A back three could imply that Gruev plays on the left and Sam Byram plays on the right, as he does for Bulgaria. Hopefully, though, there won’t be a choice to be made, because Ampadu is qualified to guide us.
