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George Bennett

Leeds United fan XI for Brighton as Javi Gracia called to make tactical switch

Leeds United supporters have called on Javi Gracia to abandon his 4-2-3-1 formation and switch to a 4-4-2 when they welcome Brighton to Elland Road on Saturday.

Gracia had previously fielded a 4-4-2 at Watford, and the Leeds faithful want him to do the same at Elland Road. Supporters have been selecting the side they'd like Gracia to pick, and have urged him to make three changes to the starting XI that lost 1-0 at Chelsea last time out.

Illan Meslier starts between the sticks, while Leeds are backed to keep the same defensive line of Luke Ayling, Max Wober, Robin Koch and Junior Firpo for the fifth straight league game.

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USA pair Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie retain their positions in the heart of midfield, and Patrick Bamford partners Rodrigo in a front-two at the expense of Brenden Aaronson and Georginio Rutter.

Crysencio Summerville remains on the right wing, and Wilfried Gnonto is backed to return, with Jack Harrison dropping out.

Leeds have a pretty dismal record against the Seagulls. They've failed to win any of their last five games against the Albion, and have won just once in their last 12 meetings in total.

Meanwhile, Leeds have the opportunity to register back-to-back clean sheets at Elland Road in the Premier League for the first time since February 2021.

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