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Javi Gracia told to make triple Leeds United change as vital Bournemouth clash awaits

Leeds United supporters have told manager Javi Gracia that he must make three changes to his starting XI that played against Leicester on Tuesday night as they head to Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.

The Whites are hoping to both close the gap between them and the Cherries to three points while simultaneously opening up the gap between them and the relegation zone.

However, they will face a tough start to the run-in towards the end of the season, with Gary O'Neil's side winning three of their last four including a 1-0 win over bottom-of-the-league Southampton in midweek.

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Fans have called for Illan Meslier to keep his position in between the sticks after what was seen by many as a resurgent performance against Leicester on Tuesday, in which he made a big double save to stop the Foxes from winning the match.

The back four is left similarly unchanged with Luke Ayling, Robin Koch, captain Liam Cooper and Junior Firpo all retaining their places in the starting XI.

This game marks the second fixture in a row that fans have asked for the return of Adam Forshaw to the starting line-up, who hasn't started a match since late December.

Fans also called for Weston McKennie to partner alongside him in midfield, with Jack Harrison and Crysencio Summerville playing out wide on the wings.

Wilfried Gnonto, a polarising player in recent weeks, also makes his return to the squad alongside Rodrigo, with Patrick Bamford being dropped after his horror miss late on against Leicester.

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