Leeds host Derby County for the first time since meeting in the play-off semi-finals last season.
Derby came out on top then but didn’t capitalise, losing to Aston Villa in the play-offs. Manager Frank Lampard left over the summer, along with Chelsea loanees Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori. Harry Wilson left after his loan expired.
New manager Phillip Cocu hasn’t got them firing yet and they’re 19th in the Championship. Leeds are back on top.
Questions still remain over Leeds players Helder Costa and Eddie Nketiah, with the duo still waiting for their first league starts despite having an impact when they’ve come onto the pitch.
We think one of them will get his first league start on Saturday while the other will have to wait.
Goalkeeper
Kiko Casilla was the villain of the play-off semi-finals after making a huge mistake to let Derby back into the game. He’s been much more solid this season and has only conceded three goals in the Championship. He will start between the posts.
Defenders
No change here, despite Barry Douglas being fit. Bielsa doesn’t like changing his line-up unless he has to and Leeds have the best defence in the league.
Midfielders
Kalvin Phillips continues to impress in the heart of the Leeds midfield. With Adam Forshaw ruled out with injury, we’re expecting Jamie Shackleton to retain his place alongside Mateusz Klich.
Attackers
Patrick Bamford was praised by Bielsa, who said he will “improve his efficiency” sooner or later. We think it needs to be sooner. Another blank against Derby will open the door for Eddie Nketiah, who will have to come off the bench again on Saturday. Pablo Hernandez will continue out on the right, with Helder Costa finally getting his first start. Jack Harrison, who has only scored one goal and registered no assists in the Championship this season, will be the fall guy.
Injuries
Luke Ayling is due to play for the Under-23s on Friday and Adam Forshaw was ruled out by Marcelo Bielsa, after also missing the win against Barnsley.
Watch it!
The game is being broadcast on Sky Sports in the UK, with a kick-off time of 12.30pm on Saturday.
This is the line-up we expect to see from Marcelo Bielsa tomorrow lunchtime:
