Leeds United squad revealed for Burnley as Daniel Farke makes Patrick Bamford decision
With the dreaded international break finally over, Leeds United return to Championship action this afternoon. It promises to be Leeds United's biggest test to date as Daniel Farke's troops bid to extend their unbeaten league start to five matches.
Burnley travel to West Yorkshire, having accrued seven points from a possible 12. Describing the Clarets as "one of the best sides" in the second tier of English football, United chief Daniel Farke said: "They have mature players for this level and a very experienced coach. They are one of the contenders for winning the title or at least top six. We will have to be at our best."
One player Farke will definitely be without is speedy wide man Daniel James. The Wales international could be sidelined until after the next international break after suffering a setback with his recovery from a hamstring problem.
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A late decision will be made on the fitness of Max Wober. The centre-back returned from international duty with Austria with "some knee problems".
But Patrick Bamford has resumed full training after shrugging off a minor hamstring knock and is in line to be selected in the matchday squad. The forward has not featured since coming on as a late substitute in the goalless draw at West Bromwich Albion.
"We will be careful with him but it is definitely good news," added Farke, who could hand full debuts to Ao Tanaka and Largie Ramazani.
Leeds United squad vs Burnley: Meslier, Darlow, Cairns, Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Wober, Debayo, Firpo, Byram, Schmidt, Ampadu, Rothwell, Tanaka, Gruev, Crew, Gnonto, Aaronson, Solomon, Ramazani, Piroe, Gelhardt, Joseph, Bamford.