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Predicted Leeds XI for Villa: 1 change from Wolves loss after Bielsa’s fitness update

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Leeds were beaten 1-0 last time out against Wolves on Monday night, but make a swift return to action tomorrow night.

They travel to Villa Park to face Aston Villa, who sit second in the Premier League after a 100 per cent start.

Marcelo Bielsa has a few injury worries to keep him occupied ahead of the trip to the West Midlands.

Illan Meslier should play between the sticks, having impressed so far in the top flight.

Pascal Struijk played at centre half against Wolves, but Bielsa has already confirmed he will play in holding midfield in place of the injured Kalvin Phillips, as per Leeds Live.

Robin Koch will likely play there, and Bielsa says he’s not ruled Liam Cooper out – we’ve got him in.

If the skipper can’t play, perhaps Luke Ayling could move into centre half, but for now we’ve got the former Yeovil man and Stuart Dallas down at full back.

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Ahead of Struijk in midfield, the lineup should have a more familiar look.

Mateusz Klich is likely to play in central midfield, with Spaniard Rodrigo having the most chance of partnering him.

Raphinha is pushing for a start, but Helder Costa and Jack Harrison are the men in position of the wide berths and we’ve got them down as keeping their shirts.

Patrick Bamford will lead the line, looking for joy against a side who have only conceded two league goals so far.