Should Leeds United hand a debut to Mallik Wilks this evening?
Leeds United face Cambridge United in the FA Cup this evening hoping to avoid a famous upset.
They are likely to make several changes for the cup tie, with one eye on the key Championship match against Derby County, which is taking place on Friday night.
One player who it would be wise to rest is top goalscorer Chris Wood, who has recently recovered from a hamstring injury.
Leeds United’s Chris Wood celebrates after scoring
Marcus Antonsson is expected to cover in his place, with Souleymane Doukara moving up front another alternative, but one wildcard option is to hand Mallik Wilks his debut.
Wilks was named on the bench for Leeds’ 2-0 win over Jaap Stam’s Reading last month, which Wood missed through injury.
Leeds United’s Marcus Antonsson and Fulham’s Michael Madl in action
Days later Leeds’ official website confirmed Wilks, 18, has signed a new contract at the club until the end of next season.
The striker has scored regularly for under-18s and under-23s over the past two seasons, and has earned an opportunity.
It makes more sense to throw him in against Cambridge than in a Championship game, and it would be smart of Garry Monk to run the rule over Wilks this evening, even from the bench.
Who knows, he might just save the club millions…
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