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Leeds United team news as Javi Gracia makes four changes for Fulham FA Cup clash

Javi Gracia has made four changes to his Leeds United side to face Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round. A quarter-final place is up for grabs this evening and Gracia will be feeling confident about his side’s chances at Craven Cottage.

Illan Meslier keeps his spot in goal to provide stability between the sticks, but he’ll play behind a backline that features changes. Rasmus Kristensen comes in right-back to make his first start since the fourth round win over Accrington Stanley back in January.

Max Wober drops out, meaning Luke Ayling steps inside to play alongside Robin Koch in the heart of defence, while Junior Firpo, who will be looking to continue his fine recent form, is on the left.

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Marc Roca steps into the starting line-up for his first start since Jesse Marsch was dismissed at the start of the month and he’ll be playing alongside Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie in what looks to be a midfield three. They’ll be behind an attacking three that features Georginio Rutter.

Rutter has struggled for form and traction in the side since arriving in West Yorkshire, but he has the chance to impress, with Wilfried Gnonto and Crysencio Summerville either side of him. Archie Gray features on what is a young bench after overcoming long-term injury, with Jack Harrison and Patrick Bamford on hand to provide some experience.

Leeds United: Illan Meslier; Rasmus Kristensen, Robin Koch, Luke Ayling, Junior Firpo; Tyler Adams, Marc Roca, Weston McKennie; Crysencio Summerville, Wilfried Gnonto, Georginio Rutter

Bench: Joel Robles, Diogo Monteiro, Darko Gyabi, Brenden Aaronson, Jack Harrison, Sonny Perkins, Archie Gray, Mateo Joseph, Patrick Bamford.

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