Michael Skubala has named an unchanged Leeds United U21s side to take on Sunderland this evening at the Stadium of Light. Joe Gelhardt steps back down into the youth ranks after making a short appearance off the bench in the Premier League on Sunday at Crystal Palace.
The striker scored two goals against Tranmere Rovers last Tuesday and he’ll be keen to impress as he picks up some more valuable minutes with Skubala’s side. Wilfried Gnonto will also be involved this evening as he continues to wait for his first-team debut and he’ll be hoping to notch up his first goal for the club.
Sonny Perkins and Darko Gyabi start for the Whites, while the competition’s joint-top scorer Mateo Joseph starts up front. Joseph has been nominated for the Premier League 2 Division 2 player of the month award and he’ll be keen to notch up his ninth goal in the league.
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Cody Drameh makes his third straight appearance at right-back, while Sam Greenwood keeps his spot in the side despite his red card against Tranmere in the Papa John’s Trophy last week.
Leeds U21s: Kristoffer Klaesson; Cody Drameh, Harvey Sutcliffe, Morten Spencer, Kris Moore, Darko Gyabi, Sonny Perkins, Sam Greenwood, Mateo Joseph, Joe Gelhardt, Wilfried Gnonto.
Bench: Harry Christy, Sean McGurk, Alfie McCalmont, Charlie Allen, Amari Miller.
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