Javi Gracia has named Rodrigo as captain in one of two changes for Leeds United's Premier League clash against Liverpool at Elland Road.
The Spaniard makes his first league start in three months, and comes in at the expense of Patrick Bamford, who has dropped out of the squad completely.
Rasmus Kristensen replaces Luke Ayling in the Whites' second and final change, while Max Wober returns to the bench after three games out with a hamstring injury.
