Injuries on Rob Price’s medical benches are as they were coming out of Leeds United’s win at Anfield, so Jesse Marsch is highly likely to stick with the same 20-man unit he named at Liverpool. Luis Sinisterra’s extended absence is the major problem for Marsch, who must now get through the next three matches without arguably his best attacker.
The Colombian’s Lisfranc injury means Marsch is spared a tough call on the wings, where Jack Harrison was under increasing pressure. Crysencio Summerville’s recent form makes it tough to leave him out, so Harrison may have been under threat from Sinisterra for Bournemouth’s visit.
Wilfried Gnonto impressed off the left flank last weekend on Merseyside, but his age and limited experience in the team should mean Harrison gets another start at Elland Road. Do not be surprised to see the Italian teen used from the bench, however.
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The back five was impressive last weekend. Illan Meslier and Rasmus Kristensen arguably put on their best displays of the season, while Robin Koch, Liam Cooper and Pascal Struijk were better than solid.
Tyler Adams was outstanding against Liverpool and has arguably become one of the first names on the teamsheet for Marsch. Marc Roca’s form seems to fluctuate more, but with Adam Forshaw injured and Sam Greenwood unconvincing a fortnight ago, he remains more than good enough to keep starting.
Brenden Aaronson is right up there with Adams among the first names in the line-up, but striker continues to be a problem position for United. In his defence, Rodrigo was decent in the first half last week and he probably did enough to keep his start tomorrow.
Patrick Bamford needs to do more from the bench and bury these chances he’s getting if he’s to have any hope of supplanting Rodrigo at Tottenham Hotspur. You would expect Bamford gets a start at Molineux in midweek.
Predicted line-up: Meslier; Kristensen, Koch, Cooper, Struijk; Adams, Roca; Harrison, Aaronson, Summerville; Rodrigo.
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