Leeds United
Joe Rodon remains unavailable with a hamstring injury, so James Justin is expected to continue at right-back, where he has started twice in the last five matches. Justin has also scored once in that run. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is expected to lead the line again after two goals and an assist over the same stretch, while Daniel James, missing with a back injury, and Mateo Joseph, out with a knee problem, remain unavailable.
Ao Tanaka and Noah Okafor have both been replaced in every one of their starts across the last five matches, usually inside the final twenty minutes. Nico Elvedi is expected to start alongside Tarik Muharemovic at the back after sharing the central defensive role with Jaka Bijol earlier in the run.
Manchester United
The Red Devils head to Leeds without Patrick Dorgu, who remains unavailable with a hamstring injury after starting two of the last five matches. Matthijs de Ligt returned to training this week as his recovery from a long-term back injury continues, though he is not expected to start. Noussair Mazraoui is doubtful due to a back injury, with Diogo Dalot expected at right-back.
Carlos Baleba and Kobbie Mainoo are in contention for the holding midfield role after Baleba made his first start away at Atlético Madrid, a game that also brought first starts for Ayden Heaven and Andrey Santos. The other unresolved place in defence is between Leny Yoro and Luke Shaw. Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes are expected to support Matheus Cunha, who has scored twice and set up another in his last four starts.
