Fulham manager Marco Silva has admitted he 'respects' Leeds United but knows their weaknesses ahead of their clash at Craven Cottage on Saturday.
The two sides have already met twice this season, with Javi Gracia's side coming off worse on both occasions but will look for a vital three points this weekend.
Something that could play into the Whites' hands is the tricky decision Silva will have to make with his attackers, as Aleksandar Mitrovic serves his ban while in-form Leeds loanee Dan James is ineligible to play against his parent club.
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"Without Mitrović, we always have our number nine reference that is Carlos Vinicius, and we have Daniel James or Bobby," Silva explained in his pre-match press conference.
"They are the players that can play there. You have these two players to adapt in a slightly different role, a false nine, different profiles, playing more to attack in behind in some moments to connect in a different way.
"It is between these three players. We are going to choose one, within our strategy, for the match."
Silva also highlighted his opponents this weekend, knowing that despite the gap between the two teams, it'll still be a tough match as both are trying to achieve their targets with seven games remaining in the season.
"We know their weaknesses and their strengths. We respect them as a team. In the Premier League, any team is a challenge."
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