Javi Gracia has made two changes to his Leeds United side to face Liverpool at Elland Road this evening. The Whites need a reaction after their 5-1 defeat to Crystal Palace last time out and they know a win will see them move five points clear of the Premier League drop zone this evening.
The Spaniard has brought Rodrigo into the starting line-up for the first time since his appointment in West Yorkshire. Rodrigo, who is still the club’s top scorer, is making his first start since recovering from the ankle injury he picked up in the FA Cup win over Accrington Stanley in January.
He comes in to lead the line instead of Patrick Bamford, who has dropped out of the matchday squad entirely and won’t be involved tonight. Brenden Aaronson, Luis Sinisterra and Jack Harrison have been selected to play in behind the Spain international in what looks like an attacking and dangerous front four, while Weston McKennie and Marc Roca keep their respective spots in the middle of the park.
