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Bielsa makes six changes, Llorente starts: Leeds’ predicted XI vs Burnley

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Leeds face Burnley on Sunday in what is sure to be a tough game for Marcelo Bielsa’s side.

The Whites have started this season on an uneven footing. They’ve conceded seven goals in two games, and if it weren’t for a bit of brilliance from Raphinha last week, they wouldn’t have a single point to their name.

Burnley have also had a poor start. The Clarets have lost both of their games so far, and they’ll be desperate to turn things around here.

Luckily, for the Lancashire outfit, they know how to dig themselves out of these types of holes, having started very slowly last season, and Sean Dyche’s side will undoubtedly pose a tough challenge for Leeds here.

We think Leeds will play what is close to their strongest XI for this game.

There are six changes from the team that played against Crewe Alexandra on Tuesday evening.

One area where there are no changes is between the sticks as Illan Meslier continues in goal.

Luke Ayling comes back in at right-back, while Liam Cooper returns at centre-half.

Kalvin Phillips starts in the role we’re all familiar with him playing in, while Raphinha, Stuart Dallas and Mateusz Klich return.

Jack Harrison starts after his midweek brace, while Patrick Bamford gets the nod up top.

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