Dominic Matteo believes Leeds United can hurt Crystal Palace defensively when the two sides go head-to-head at Selhurst Park. The Whites return after a 16-day from Premier League action with a vital trip to South London, where they will be looking to stretch their unbeaten run to five matches.
Opponents Palace, meanwhile, enter the game on the back of three defeats in a row in all competitions, including last weekend’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final. They will be looking to ensure their season does not end on a whimper with their Premier League status all but secured.
But Leeds have a more pressing need for three points given their situation at the bottom of the table and speaking in the club’s pre-match show, former Whites defender Matteo thinks they have the players on the counter-attack capable of hurting Palace at the back.
