MOT View: Farke set to drop defender and midfielder – Predicted Leeds United XI vs QPR
Daniel Farke may hand Josuha Guilavogui his first start in a strategic lineup shift for Leeds United against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.
Leeds United face their third game in a demanding seven-day stretch as they host QPR at Elland Road on 9 November before the international break.
Josuha Guilavogui, who debuted in the 2 November victory over Plymouth Argyle, remained an unused substitute in the loss at Millwall four days later.
However, his experience could prove valuable in this packed schedule, providing extra support in midfield.
Potential lineup changes for Leeds United include Guilavogui possibly replacing Joe Rothwell rather than younger option Ao Tanaka, though Leeds might miss Rothwell’s skill in set-pieces if Farke opts for the switch.
Jayden Bogle, meanwhile, struggled in his return from suspension against Millwall.
Sam Byram, who has recently covered both full-back positions for the injured Junior Firpo and suspended Bogle, could be considered a reliable option moving forward.
His strong performance in the 0-0 draw at Bristol City on 26 October demonstrated his value as a seasoned contributor in Leeds’ promotion pursuit.
Other players also underperformed at The Den, with Willy Gnonto and Dan James not finding their rhythm on the wings.
However, if they are at their best, they could significantly impact QPR on Saturday.
Keeping Joel Piroe in a forward role for confidence-building could also be a wise move, especially if he scores.
Both Gnonto and Joe Rodon remain on four league yellow cards each, meaning a booking on Saturday would rule them out of Leeds’ 24 November match against Swansea City, Rodon’s former club.
In other Leeds news, manager Daniel Farke made a quick admission following Wednesday’s unexpected defeat.
