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Should Leeds opt for Roofe or Cibicki as a central striker this weekend?

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Both players are likely to feature for Leeds United but how will they line up?

Uche Ikpeazu of Cambridge United is chased by Kemar Roofe of Leeds United during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Cambridge United and Leeds United at Cambs Glass Stadium on...

Caleb Ekuban’s latest injury blow means Leeds United will be without the forward for this weekend’s clash against Norwich City, but two players who did well last time out should both start seven days on.

Pawel Cibicki came off the bench for Ekuban against Queens Park Rangers, and the Swedish forward played brilliantly with Kemar Roofe.

Now the summer signing could be in line for his first Championship start, yet Leeds boss Thomas Christiansen has a decision to mark regarding his central striker.

Sweden's forward Pawel Cibicki (R) and England's defender Ben Chilwell vie for the ball during the UEFA U-21 European Championship Group A football match Sweden v England in Kielce, Poland...

Either player can operate in that position, with the other likely to start on the left of an attacking three along with Samu Saiz and Ezgjan Alioski. But getting that decision right could be the difference between winning and losing against the Canaries.

Roofe is arguably the better option to play centrally, given his impact for Leeds this season and his history of playing up front for former club Oxford United.

Thomas Christiansen manager of Leeds United during the Sky Bet Championship match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United at Molineux on November 22, 2017 in Wolverhampton,...

However, giving Cibicki the central role could allow Roofe to run into space created by his attacking partner, with the latter arguably the better option when it comes to wing play.

The Swede may have a batter chance of playing his way into the game by playing up front, where the focus will be less on tracking back and more on ensuring any chances are put away.

This is one for Christiansen to get right, with Leeds looking to build some momentum heading into the festive fixtures.