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Predicted Leeds United XI v Crystal Palace: Marcelo Bielsa makes one change

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Jamie Shackleton of Leeds United during the Sky Bet Championship Play-off Semi Final First Leg match between Derby County and Leeds United at Pride Park Stadium on May 11, 2019 in Derby,… (Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)

Leeds United will be looking to bounce back from the defeat to Leicester City when they take on Crystal Palace away from home on Saturday afternoon.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side slumped to a 4-1 defeat to Leicester at Elland Road in the Premier League on Monday evening.

It was a disappointing performance and result, and the Whites will be determined to pick up all three points from the league fixture against the Eagles at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon.

Leeds head coach Bielsa does not tend to make changes unless absolutely necessary, and one suspects that the Argentine will not tinker much with his team despite the result against Leicester.

Patrick Bamford will lead the line for the Whites, while Helder Costa and Jack Harrison will be on the wings and Pablo Hernandez will be the creator-in-chief.

Bielsa could make one key change to his team. Jamie Shackleton started the match against Leicester, but the 21-year-old did not have a great game and was taken off at the end of the first half.

Shackleton could be dropped for the game against Palace, and Pascal Struijk could replace him in defensive midfield.

The 21-year-old playing in the holding role would allow Mateusz Klich to play in a more advanced role in midfield which is his best position.

This is how Leeds are likely to line up against Palace on Saturday:

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