Leeds United head to Crystal Palace this weekend as they go in search of their first win since August. The Whites produced a sturdy performance last time out to draw 0-0 with Aston Villa after being reduced to 10-men and Marsch will be keen to see his side build on that this time around.
However, his selection isn’t exactly straightforward heading to south London. Luis Sinisterra will miss out through suspension, while the likes of Junior Firpo and Patrick Bamford would be fit enough to start after coming off the bench last time around.
With that in mind, we asked our Leeds United writer Will Jackson to explain the team he would pick for this weekend's trip to Selhurst Park.
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Will Jackson
The big debate coming into this one is who will replace the suspended Sinisterra in the front four and Marsch has plenty of options. The likes of Mateusz Klich, Patrick Bamford, Wilfried Gnonto and even Joe Gelhardt are possibilities, but they would all require a slight attacking reshuffle.
As such, the option I’d go for is Crysencio Summerville, who would be able to slot seamlessly into the side on the wing. The youngster hasn’t made a Premier League start yet, but he’s performed well in the Under-21s side and he was decent off the bench against Brentford last month.
He’s direct, tricky and he can cause problems for Palace, who are a little short when it comes to defensive options and I believe he can make an impact. His introduction would also allow Jack Harrison to switch back to the left flank, where he looks more comfortable.
Pascal Struijk deserves the chance to start again, for me, over Junior Firpo, having performed well against Villa, while Rasmus Kristensen did more than enough to keep hold of his spot in the side. The only other change I’d make comes up front, with Patrick Bamford fit enough to start, the head coach has confirmed.
If he is to get back to his prolific best, he needs time on the field. I’d be giving him that with his first start since August.
That’s nothing against Rodrigo, who performed reasonably well against Villa, but if Bamford is Leeds’ first choice striker going forward, he needs chances to rediscover form and a goal at Selhurst Park would go a long way towards that.
Will’s XI: Illan Meslier; Rasmus Kristesen; Robin Koch, Liam Cooper, Pascal Struijk; Tyler Adams, Marc Roca; Crysencio Summerville, Brenden Aaronson, Jack Harrison; Patrick Bamford
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