Clear weeks either side of Leeds United’s trip to Accrington Stanley could temper Jesse Marsch’s temptation to tinker with his Premier League line-up on Saturday. The head coach is likely to want to keep his best players sharp as they head into the Nottingham Forest match and a fortnight off from matches is only going to soften them.
The other major consideration Marsch will have is how best to use his array of attacking options, all champing at the bit for action. Patrick Bamford and Luis Sinisterra are probably ready for an hour from the start after their phased returns.
Meanwhile, Georginio Rutter has already been lined up by Marsch for the Crown Ground visit. Assuming the head coach leans towards a 4-2-3-1 with the aim of dominating League One opposition, Marsch could look to make Bamford a direct swap for Rodrigo, who he has already teed up for a rest.
