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Marsch makes Phillips call, Gelhardt starts – Leeds’ predicted XI vs Wolves

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Leeds United may have beaten Norwich over the weekend, but wins for Watford and Everton against Southampton and Newcastle mean that the pressure is still firmly on the Whites.

Indeed, Leeds remain just four points clear of the drop zone, and if they’re to stay in the Premier League, they’ll have to beat some better teams than Norwich City.

Wolves will provide a stern test for the Whites. The Midlands club have the fourth-best defensive record in the league, and they’re still in the race for Europe.

Luckily though, Leeds come into this off of the back of a win, while two of their most talismanic players – Kalvin Phillips and Liam Cooper – are back in full training.

With that in mind, we’re going to have a go at predicting Leeds’ starting XI for this one.

We think that Jesse Marsch will make a couple of changes from the team that started against Norwich.

Robin Koch comes into the backline for Pascal Struijk, while Joe Gelhardt is rewarded with a start after his dramatic late winner against the Canaries.

Of course, there are decisions to be made on Phillips and Cooper, and we think that they will have to settle for a place on the bench as they’re eased back into action.

LEEDS, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Joe Gelhardt of Leeds United celebrates scoring their side's second goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Norwich City at Elland Road on March 13, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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