Predicted Leeds line-up to face Bristol City: Hernandez starts, Roofe axed

Leeds play host to Bristol City on Sunday afternoon.

Barnsley manager Paul Heckingbottom during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Millwall and Barnsley at The Den on January 6, 2018 in London, England.

Paul Heckingbottom is expected to make a few changes to his Leeds United side as they play host to Bristol City on Sunday afternoon at Elland Road.

The former Barnsley managed suffered a 2-1 defeat to Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United in his first game in charge as Leeds boss last time out, with former striker Billy Sharp scoring twice to haunt his old side.

Heckingbottom will be without suspended trio Liam Cooper, Samu Saiz and Gaetano Berardi, who all remain sidelined for one more game before becoming available for selection against Derby County on Wednesday night.

Liam Cooper of Millwall is sent off during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Millwall at Elland Road on January 20, 2018 in Leeds, England.

New signing Tyler Roberts has picked up an ankle injury, while defender Luke Ayling remains a long-term absentee as he continues his fight to recover before the end of the 2017-18 campaign.

The 40-year-old manager used a 4-3-3 system against Sheffield United and is expected to do the same at Elland Road this weekend, in order to pack the midfield against a Bristol City side known for their ability to retain possession.

Stuart Dallas played out of position at right-back against the Blades and he should be replaced as he struggled on his weaker side, while 27-year-old Eunan O’Kane failed to have an impact in the middle of the park.

Pablo Hernandez of Leeds United and Martin Waghorn of Ipswich Town compete for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Ipswich Town and Leeds United at Portman Road on...