Leeds Host Fulham With Calvert-Lewin In Form and Visitors Hit by AFCON Absences
Leeds carry one defeat in eight, with Fulham seeking stability at the back.
Overview
- Leeds welcome Fulham to Elland Road on Saturday in the Premier League after a 3-1 FA Cup win at Derby.
- Daniel Farke is expected to persist with a 3-5-2, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin leading the line and Brenden Aaronson and Anton Stach tipped to start.
- Goalkeeper Lucas Perri is projected to return, with Joe Rodon’s minutes being managed and Sam Byram facing a late fitness test, while Dan James, Sebastiaan Bornauw and Jayden Bogle are sidelined.
- Fulham travel without Nigeria trio Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze due to AFCON, with Rodrigo Muniz out and Joshua King and Kenny Tete doubtful.
- Form guides point to goals, with Calvert-Lewin reported at seven in his last eight for Leeds and Fulham keeping only two clean sheets in their past ten league games after conceding 30 this season.