Leeds Round-Up, Friday 6th November: Build-Up to Huge Tottenham Clash Dominates the Day
All eyes are on Elland Road this weekend as Leeds prepare to host Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League clash that's being billed as a big swing moment for the season. LeedsLive reckon Daniel Farke's side have a chance to put a few ongoing issues to bed, with Ethan Ampadu set to play a key role in that (LeedsLive). Another LeedsLive piece says the home advantage at Elland Road needs to be pressed home now, or a steady run risks becoming an alarming one (LeedsLive). Pundits quoted by LeedsLive are predicting a "very tight" contest, with Spurs arriving on the back of a decent run of their own (LeedsLive). Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has been having his say too, offering praise for Leeds ahead of the game according to the Yorkshire Evening Post (Yorkshire Evening Post).
Team news is starting to take shape. Sports Mole have rounded up the latest injury and suspension situation for both sides (Sports Mole), while the Yorkshire Evening Post report six players out and three doubts for the fixture, though they note a key man is now back available (Yorkshire Evening Post). LeedsUnited.com's own preview covers the team news and key stats fans need before kick-off (LeedsUnited.com). On the predicted line-up, there's a suggestion Harry Wilson keeps his place after what LeedsLive describe as his best performance since arriving in the summer, in the win over Bournemouth, with one other player also returning from injury (LeedsLive). The Yorkshire Evening Post's XI prediction also has Harry Wilson included, alongside talk of a possible ban risk for another player and a shout for Dominic Calvert-Lewin to start (Yorkshire Evening Post). Right-back Jayden Bogle has been talking confidently ahead of the visit, declaring "we'll start" while also sounding a note of caution over Spurs' threat (Yorkshire Evening Post). Not every fan is fully on board with the mood, though - the Yorkshire Evening Post found supporters divided, with one declaring "it's just not" working and calling for changes (Yorkshire Evening Post). Leeds will also pay their respects as part of the Remembrance fixture around this game (LeedsUnited.com).
On the international front, Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad for November's Nations League games, and the Yorkshire Evening Post detail how that affects Leeds players amid the latest injury news (Yorkshire Evening Post), while LeedsUnited.com confirm a Leeds duo have been included in the squad (LeedsUnited.com). Elsewhere, there's a tasty subplot brewing as Elvedi is poised to go head-to-head with a Leeds teammate, according to the club's official site (LeedsUnited.com).
In transfer talk, GiveMeSport report Leeds are readying a move for Elliott, said to be keen on a permanent switch away from his current Premier League club after a tough few years since Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool departure (GiveMeSport). Separately, GiveMeSport also link Leeds with a 16-goal forward they're calling the most exciting potential signing since Raphinha (GiveMeSport). Both remain firmly in the rumour mill for now.
On the women's side, Leeds head to the North East to face Durham Cestria in the league, with LeedsUnited.com previewing the trip (LeedsUnited.com) and Emily Cassidy saying the squad have "built on last season" ahead of the game (LeedsUnited.com). In the academy, the U21s get set to take on Bournemouth (LeedsUnited.com), while young attacker Josh McDonald has sealed a loan move to Scarborough Athletic (LeedsUnited.com) (Yorkshire Evening Post).
Away from the pitch, LeedsLive report an exciting new Leeds United fan shop is set to launch at a popular shopping centre, timely for supporters hunting Christmas gifts (LeedsLive).
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