Leeds Predicted XI for Man City: ‘Very important’ player out, 29-year-old recalled

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Leeds face Manchester City tomorrow and it could well be a thrilling, end-to-end encounter.

Both sides attack at will and haven’t shown huge defensive resilience so far this season, although the Whites did keep a clean sheet last time out.

We know Marcelo Bielsa doesn’t make huge chances game-to-game but how will he line up against Pep Guardiola’s side?

Illan Meslier grabbed the attention of plenty with his heroics last weekend and will be charged with keeping another clean sheet here.

The possible introduction of new-boy Diego Llorente is the only possible change to the back four.

We haven’t got him in, because Bielsa may not change a back four which has just kept a clean sheet.

Kalvin Phillips and Mateusz Klich will start in midfield – but who will join them in the engine room?

Rodrigo replaced Tyler Roberts at half time at Bramall Lane, and earned praise from Bielsa, as per Leeds Live.

“He showed more of the player that he is. He allowed attacks to finish in the opposition half. He also helped us to play better. It’s a good, important step forward for him,” said Bielsa of the 29-year-old.

That’s why we expect him to start here. Patrick Bamford and Helder Costa are shoo-ins, but the ‘very important’ Jack Harrison can’t play because of the terms of his loan.

Bielsa has all but confirmed that Gianni Alioski will replace the Englishman on the left wing, handing him a rare chance to impress.