Leeds United supporters name Rodrigo replacement in their XI to face Brentford

Leeds United supporters want Joe Gelhardt to replace Rodrigo up-front when the Whites face Brentford on Saturday afternoon.

Jesse Marsch's men secured their Premier League survival last term on the final day of the season with a 2-1 away win against Brentford and will be hoping for a repeat result when they travel to the Gtech Community Stadium.

And the Whites head into the clash against the Bees in relatively good health.

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While Rodrigo, who dislocated his shoulder against Everton in midweek, will miss out on the trip to Brentford, Leeds do not have too many long term injury worries.

The Spaniard is expected to be out of action until after the upcoming international break, meaning he will be sidelined for around three to four weeks.

And Leeds supporters have named Joe Gelhardt as Rodrigo's replacement for the Brentford clash in their fan selected XI.

Patrick Bamford will likely make the bench for the Brentford game, but given his recent return from injury, it would seem foolish to risk the England international from the off.

Illan Meslier is the obvious choice between the sticks while Leeds supporters believe captain Liam Cooper should start ahead of Diego Llorente.

Cooper has yet to make an appearance in the Premier League this season but is available for selection for Marsch after overcoming an injury problem.

Partnering Cooper in the fans XI at centre-back is Robin Koch, while Pascal Struijk, fresh off his Netherlands call-up, is tipped to continue at left-back.

Rasmus Kristensen is selected at right-back.

Tyler Adams and Marc Roca should continue their budding partnership in central midfield, while Brenden Aaronson, Luis Sinisterra and Jack Harrison are picked to operate behind Gelhardt.

Leeds United fans XI to face Brentford (4-2-3-1): Meslier; Kristensen, Koch, Cooper, Strujik; Adams, Roca; Sinisterra, Aaronsen, Harrison; Gelhardt

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