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Leeds v Man Utd: Injured Raphinha misses out as Solskjaer opts for pace

There is no Raphinha (£5.4m) in the Leeds United squad as the Whites prepare to host Manchester United this afternoon.

Kick-off at Elland Road is at 14:00 BST.

The winger’s ongoing absence is not a huge surprise, with Marcelo Bielsa saying in his pre-match press conference that the Brazilian hadn’t been able to train as of Friday.

In Raphinha’s absence, Bielsa has named the same team that drew 1-1 with Liverpool in Gameweek 32.

Patrick Bamford (£6.5m) leads the line and keeps up his ever-present record in 2020/21.

As for the visitors, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made just one tweak to his starting XI.

Daniel James (£6.2m) replaces Paul Pogba (£7.6m), with the United boss opting for pace in attack.

The Welsh winger played a starring role in the reverse fixture of today’s match, scoring in a 6-2 win for the Red Devils.

Solskjaer said of his inclusion ahead of kick-off:

You have to think about this game but you also have to think about the run of games that we’re facing. And Dan did really well against Leeds at home.

Marcus Rashford (£9.6m) shrugs off an ongoing foot problem to feature, with his manager adding:

We’re managing him. He’s doing loads of work in the gym but he’s not been on the pitch training with boots on, that’s the hard bit on his toe. [We] give him as much recovery as possible, trained yesterday, felt no reaction, so he’s ready.

Eric Bailly (£4.8m) returns to the United bench after recovering from COVID-19, with Edinson Cavani (£7.9m) also among the substitutes.

Bruno Fernandes‘ (£11.6m) joint-highest score of the season came when these sides last met, with the Portuguese playmaker scoring two goals and assisting another en route to a 17-point haul.

He is unsurprisingly the most-owned player on show in this game, sitting in 57% of FPL squads overall and in 82.6% of the top 10,000 teams.

LINE-UPS

Leeds United XI: Meslier, Ayling, Llorente. Struijk, Alioski, Dallas, Harrison, Phillips, Bamford, Roberts, Costa.

Manchester United XI: Henderson, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Wan-Bissaka, Fred, McTominay, Greenwood, Fernandes, James, Rashford.

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  1. tbos83
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Ben Crellin has Wood

    1. Eastman
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I have Wood. Just wanted to say that really

    2. King Carlos
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I had Wood in the morning but then I traded him for some nuts

    3. KAALI_DAAL
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Who is Ben Crelin?

  2. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Think about selling Bruno, but another thought crosses my mind instantly that all it takes is a pen for him to return. Might just hold for that reason for now. And the possibility of DGW 35.

    1. tbos83
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      If he doesn't have the dgw I'm swapping for Salah that week. If...

    2. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      If there is a double gameweek for United, I can't see better captaincy option for 35.

      1. KAALI_DAAL
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        True. Vardy and Nacho will also be popular options based on form.

        DCL differential.

    3. OLD Rafiki
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      why extended your misery? end it already!!

  3. JBG
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Oh ffs OGS get Fred or Mctominay off for Pogba.

    1. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yes please. Painful watching the match with my Pogba punt parked on the bench

  4. Nanoelektronicar
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    What did you expect from Bruno in the first 35 minutes of this game?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      It's in the first 90 mins I expect something.

    2. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      As a non owner with all my rivals having him as captain, a brace of goals and an assist. Halfway to being able to climb out from behind the sofa

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I'm in the same boat

    3. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      People are slating Bruno too much, it's difficult to sustain that consecutive hauling level. But he's still good option, especially with City midfield (KDB and Sterling) now non existent in the game.

  5. Pariße
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Boris Johnson-esque this tackle

  6. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Meslier good save

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Bruno off free kicks after that earlier one 😀

  7. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Would take 0-0 as Bruno+Shaw owner

    1. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Ideal for you really.

      1. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Leeds defence is surprisingly highly owned

        1. Nanoelektronicar
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah forgot about that. He wants 1:0 United win then, Bruno pen.

    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      As I gave AWB and Dallas a pause while on FH, this is almost guaranteed

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I concur as a Leeds fan but need a shaw clean sheet.

  8. Shaw must go on
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    According to four four two magazine, Cancelo is the best right defender in the world... Trent 2nd..

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Defending isn't Trent's strength. Suspect positional sense at times. Running at the opposition's winger and right back is his form of defence. More exposed if the centre backs are below Pool's usual high standards.

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Opposition left..

      2. Shaw must go on
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Agreed..just surprised they didn't nominated Trent regardless...

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      From an attacking prospect probably yes, but there are many better defensively.

    3. MrZ
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      In England maybe.

  9. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Dan James is so painful to watch.

  10. hueycho
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Need pogba to come on

  11. OLD Rafiki
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Damn! why is Bruno such a pain in the arse ?

  12. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Bruno has this second half to stay in my team

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Out for who?

      1. HollywoodXI
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Son who I sold for Greenwood this week.

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Same here ... he will be the makeweight to finance Kane’s return ... there is no point to Bruno anymore, he’s finished for this season.

      1. Nanoelektronicar
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Same boat. Pondering between getting Kane back directly selling Vardy, or through selling Bruno with two free transfers. I still think there is some merit in keeping Bruno.

    3. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Not exactly spoilt for choice.

  13. Ron_Swanson
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Pogba on for James or Greenwood?!

    1. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Greenwood for sure, the way my GW is going

  14. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Bringing back Bruno in GW30 due to FOMO after selling him in 27 might not have been one of my best moments this season.

  15. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    After you, no, after you 🙁

    1. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      That was great pass from Greenwood, could've been an assist.

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Dan James ruined it

        1. Nanoelektronicar
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Pogba is coming on for him I guess.

  16. @persecuted_by_mods
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Dan James. Premier league pace, championship brain

      1. JONALDINHO
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Looks like a hat

        1. JONALDINHO
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          *Hare set loose on the field

    • OLD Rafiki
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      any reason to keep Bamford and Bruno?

      1. Nanoelektronicar
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Run in for Bamford and double gameweek for Bruno.

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 11 months ago

            + both still on pens

        2. Iwantmorepointsthanks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          blind faith.
          desperate hope.

        3. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Bamford. Bruno looks tired.

        4. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Bamford has great fixtures

      2. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Wood with 100 pts

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          I'm more a grower than a shower meself...

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Yeah heah yeah

      3. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Bruno miss

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Poor, should have hit the target at least

          • OLD Rafiki
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            it's like his hobby.

        2. aborg
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Brought in Jota last week he did f*** all, TAA this week he did f*** all and probably Greenwood too as I also took a hit this week to bring him in !

        3. DropkickMurphys
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          United will likely score here.

        4. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Bruno out for a hit me thinks. Keeping Party

        5. Nanoelektronicar
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Shaw and Dallas owners in dreamland

          1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Why?

            1. Konstaapeli
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 11 months ago

              Points maybe.

            2. KAALI_DAAL
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 11 months ago

              Double cleanie

        6. Konstaapeli
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          ML leader bought Greewood in for a hit and capped. Blank would serve me well but I just know it in my bones he will score.

        7. KAALI_DAAL
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Dallas and Shaw owners show yourself!!

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              2 years, 11 months ago

              Is everything okay with you? You've commented something other than TAA owners in tears

            • Konstaapeli
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 11 months ago

              Here

          2. Old Man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            This is where there will be some huge rank drops. Half the world have united players and some of them will be 6/7/8 point defenders. And then there are the Leeds defenders. (Bamford/Bruno here)

            1. JONALDINHO
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 11 months ago

              Bamford, Greenwood, Shaw and Struijk here. I’d happily take a 0-0

            2. GreennRed
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 11 months ago

              Starting on - 8 and yesterday's no show, barring Rudiger, with Mendy benched for Sanchez wasn't so great for my rank either. 😉

          3. Sim Simma
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            0 - 0 would be the most ideal result

            1. Nanoelektronicar
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 11 months ago

              Not for me, -5.97 points in this game. Along with Coady 0.

          4. Hazz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            C'mon Greenwood, keep that run going.

          5. JONALDINHO
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            I feel there will be a Bruno pen any minute now

          6. Sim Simma
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Maguire YC