Predicted Leeds United side to play Bristol City: Monk makes four changes

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Here is how we expect Leeds United and Bristol City to line-up for their midweek Championship clash.

To be played on Tuesday 14th February 2017 at 19:45. Venue: Elland Road, Leeds

Odds: Leeds 1/1, Draw 9/4, Bristol C 12/5

Leeds United welcome Bristol City to Elland Road on Tuesday evening for their second Championship game in a matter of days.

The quick turnaround of fixtures provides Garry Monk’s side with the perfect opportunity to arrest a disappointing losing run, which has seen Leeds suffer consecutive defeats at the hands of Huddersfield Town and Cardiff City.

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Monk looks set to make a number of changes to his starting XI, influenced by a combination of form, fatigue and ailments.

Influential central defender Pontus Jansson is expected to miss out again, having been taken ill before the Cardiff encounter, while left-back Charlie Taylor continues his injury absence with an Achilles issue.

Goalkeeper Rob Green is likely to retain the gloves and will govern a back four consisting of Luke Ayling, Kyle Bartley, Gaetano Berardi and Jansson replacement Liam Cooper.

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In midfield, Monk will need to make an enforced alteration, as captain Liam Bridcutt serves a suspension following his dismissal against Cardiff, with Eunan O’Kane likely to get the nod alongside Ronaldo Vieira in Monk’s engine room.

It is anticipated that the advanced midfield berths will be afforded to Pablo Hernandez, with recalls for Kemar Roofe and a first start for Modou Barrow – with the attacking trio deployed in supporting roles behind forward Chris Wood.

Bristol City, meanwhile, look likely to retain the effective 4-4-2 system and personnel that served Lee Johnson’s side so well in the 3-3 draw with Derby County at the weekend, with Tammy Abraham partnering Matty Taylor in attack.

Predicted Leeds United and Bristol City line-ups in full: