Leeds United manager Daniel Farke takes his team home to Millwall FC at The Denis this afternoon. Start is at 12.
The Whites return to the Championship at midday in what could prove to be one of the toughest tests of their campaign so far. Leeds have won one, drawn three and lost one in the league so far, but were also knocked out of the Carabao Cup on penalties by Salford City.
Farke has the majority of the team’s first team at his disposal during the football break, including new signing and Luis Sinisterra’s replacement Jaidon Anthony, who joined from AFC Bournemouth on a season-long loan deal.
Both the Cherry wide man and the Bulgarian national team midfielder Ilia Gruev, who has now received international clearance, are expected on the bench today.
Farke confirmed on Friday that none of those who have been on international duty with their country over the past fortnight have returned with injuries that could have ruled them out of this afternoon’s game, but new man Djed Spence is a “major doubt” after they came . knock kneeling during training. In addition, a large number of the team’s players, including skipper Liam Cooper, are in line to return to the team after a short day on the field.
Follow all the lines, team news, live game updates and more here. The start is at 12 o’clock.
Millwall vs Leeds United LIVE
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Last game… January 2020: Leeds United 3:2 Millwall
October 2019: Millwall 2:1 Leeds United
March 2019: Leeds United 3-2 Millwall
September 2018: Millwall 1:1 Leeds United
January 2018: Leeds United 3-4 Millwall
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Early team news
Ilia Gruev and Jaidon Anthony are likely to be in the Leeds squad today. Glen Kamara was also expected to feature in some role, while Joel Piroe and Georginio Rutter were expected to start the attack.
Djed Spence is unlikely to feature, with Daniel Farke describing him as a “major doubt” on Friday.
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The stage is set
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Welcome to Denis
It’s big today. Here we are bright and early at home to Millwall.
A long time since Leeds last won here – March 2012. Time to finish this run.
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