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Garry Monk drops Leeds United team selection hint ahead of Blackburn Rovers fixture

Leeds United manager Garry Monk (REUTERS)
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Leeds United are due to face Blackburn Rovers in the League Cup third round tomorrow.

Leeds United's manager Garry Monk

Leeds United boss Garry Monk has told the Yorkshire Evening Post that he could make changes to his starting line-up ahead of their match against Blackburn Rovers in the League Cup on Tuesday evening.

Leeds faced off against Cardiff City on Saturday and they were able to win 2-0 in Wales.

The Whites have now been victorious in their last two fixtures, but Monk is keen to guard against fatigue.

Leeds United manager Garry Monk before the match

And he said, when asked about his team selection plans for the Blackburn fixture: “I have to assess the players over the next couple of days and see who’s fresh. Like I have said before, the whole squad will be used.

“We’ve got a lot of games to play and freshness plays a big part but our aim is to win this game. We want to progress in the cup and keep the momentum we have.”

Leeds have already beaten Blackburn this month in Championship action.

Leeds manager Garry Monk

The Whites won 2-1 against Rovers when they met recently, with goals from Kyle Bartley and Chris Wood providing them with the three points.

Blackburn do have some momentum behind them now though, as they collected their first league win of the season at the weekend against Rotherham United.

Leeds made it through to this stage of the League Cup by beating lower league sides Fleetwood Town and Luton Town.

General view inside the stadium before the game - Elland Road