Leeds Utd v Plymouth Argyle Match Thread
2nd November@15:00 | Elland Road
Leeds return to action on Saturday afternoon, aiming to climb into the top two automatic places, but face a Wayne Rooney side who would like nothing more than to upset the form guide
Despite being held to a goalless draw just time out at Bristol City, the Whites are unbeaten in seven games, and are second in the form guide, only to leaders Sunderland. The Pilgrims have been awful on the road this season, picking up just one point from a possible eighteen away from home, conceding thirteen, and scoring just once.
Largie Ramazani (ankle ligament), Ethan Ampadu (knee) and Ilea Gruev (recovering from meniscus surgery) are all ruled out medium to long term for Leeds whilst Max Wober returned to training on Tuesday, and should be back after the International Break.
Jaidon Bogle will sit the game out after picking up his fifth booking of the season at Ashton Gate last weekend, with versatile utility player Sam Byram likely to fill in. The 31yo will switch flanks, as Daniel Farke welcomes back Junior Firpo to his line-up.
There are question marks over the fitness of Joffy Gelhardt( hip), Dan James (hamstring) and Patrick Bamford (adductor), leaving Daniel Farke short on attacking wide options. Manor Solomon looks set for more minutes, albeit from the bench after a tentative return from injury. Despite this, Farke has the luxury of choosing between Joel Piroe and Mateo Joseph to lead the line.
The visitors will be without inspirational skipper Joe Edwards for the rest of the year after picking up a hamstring injury during their 3-3 draw last time out. Fellow defender Lewis Gibson (thigh) and
Winger Ibrahim Cissoko (suspended also miss out. Darko Gyabi is not eligible to play against his parent club