Bristol City v Leeds Utd Match Thread

Bristol City v Leeds United
Sat 26th October| Ashton Gate

Leeds make the four hour journey down to Ashton Gate for a lunchtime kick-off with Bristol City on Saturday, knowing victory could take them to the top of the table.

Four wins and two draws from their last six games have propelled the Whites to third in the table, only three points behind early pacesetters Sunderland. Daniel Farke's side sit seven places and as many points above the Robins and have a goal difference of thirteen.

Long term injuries to Max Wober, Ethan Ampadu and Ilea Gruev has forced Daniel Farke to explore the free agent market. They announced the capture of 34yo midfielder Josuha Guilavogui on Wednesday afternoon, but it's going to take a while for the Frenchman to play catch-up, as he hasn't played competitively since last season.



Junior Firpo will miss the trip, after collecting his fifth booking of the season against Watford midweek. Daniel Farke must choose between new signing Isaac Schmidt who thus far has accumulated just nine minutes of game time since signing from St Gallen almost two months ago, or rely on experienced veteran Sam Byram.

Largie Ramazani's knock he took against the Hornets could be worse than first feared. The 23yo limped off after just 14 minutes after turning his ankle. His replacement Manor Solomon looked a few yards off the pace, having only recently returned from injury. It remains to be seen whether the gaffer reshuffles the front line with Wilfred Gnonto switching to the left wing, and bringing Dan James back to the right.

Cameron Pring, Rob Atkinson, Ayman Benarous and Robert Dickie are all rated highly doubtful for the hosts, whilst Joe Williams serves a one match ban. Manager Liam Manning will have to dig deep to come up with suitable replacements.

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