Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Leeds Live
Leeds Live
Sport
William Jackson

Sam Allardyce's first Leeds United selection decisions as he looks to set survival battle tone

Sam Allardyce will have spent a large chunk of the last few days mulling over the recent performances of the Leeds United side he has inherited. Time is certainly not on his side but it pays to have a firm knowledge of where the cracks in his squad are and how much duct tape he will need to apply.

He’ll know that key men have not been up to scratch in recent weeks and it seems likely that changes will be made to the starting XI as he looks to make his mark with immediate effect and set the tone for the month ahead. Here’s a look at some of the selection questions the head coach may be asking himself ahead of Leeds’ trip to Manchester City on Saturday afternoon.

Illan Meslier or Joel Robles?

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.