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Joshua Hobbs

Select your Leeds United XI for Newcastle clash as Whites juggle injuries again

Leeds United are looking to pick up their third consecutive win on Saturday as they host 19th place Newcastle United at Elland Road.

Should Marcelo Bielsa's side be successful in picking up the three points, it will be the first time they've managed three wins in a row all season and it will pull them further away from the relegation zone that just a few weeks ago there were serious worries they might fall into.

When it comes to team selection, the Argentine will once again be forced to pick a different starting line up. Adam Forshaw and Junior Firpo picked up muscular injuries in the first half of last weekend's game against West Ham, with teenagers Lewis Bate and Leo Hjelde coming on to make their Premier League debuts. The Whites then fought hard for the win, regaining the lead twice after West Ham pegged them back.

Leeds' record signing, Rodrigo returned to action in the second half and he may be considered as an option to start, although he did miss seven Premier League games, so might be only considered ready to contribute from the bench again.

Bielsa also revealed in his press conference that Tyler Roberts and Joe Gelhardt have also returned from their injuries and they were both out for significantly shorter times than Rodrigo, so could be deemed fit to start.

Additionally, Diego Llorente will be available after sitting out the last fixture due to suspension.

With these options available, the questions seem to be mostly over whether Dan James will retain his place as the centre forward, or whether Bielsa will be tempted to bring in one of the returnees.

Also, will Stuart Dallas be utilised a left back or will Hjelde be given a home debut at left back in order for Dallas to play in midfield? If Dallas plays at left back, Lewis Bate could get the nod in midfield, although there is the option to start Rodrigo there, if he can cope with a start at this stage.

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