Daniel Farke could bench Patrick Bamford for Leeds United’s Championship match against West Brom at The Hawthorns.
The Whites’ season has began in dismal fashion, with an opening-day draw against Portsmouth compounded by a round-one Carabao Cup defeat.
On Wednesday night (14 August), the away side easily defeated Middlesbrough 3-0 at Elland Road thanks to three fast goals.
Farke is now preparing his players to face Carlos Corberan’s Baggies away from home in pursuit of their first win of the season.
Patrick Bamford will be dropped by Leeds United
Karl Darlow came in against Boro, but Illan Meslier looks likely to restore his place in the league.
Sam Byram and Max Wober had poor performances in the League Cup and were targeted by Farke, who made five substitutes at once. Pascal Struijk and summer signing Jayden Bogle might return to replace the two against West Brom.
They appear to be joining Joe Rodon and Junior Firpo in the back line, where they are expected to remain.
Ethan Ampadu, who was benched in the Boro defeat, might be joined by Ilia Gruev, who was replaced by new signing Joe Rothwell the previous match.
Joe Gelhardt and Brenden Aaronson appear to be out, with Wilfied Gnonto and Dan James taking their place in the broad regions.
Joel Piroe appears to be set to preserve his starting spot in the number ten position, as Georginio Rutter is expected to leave Leeds for Brighton.
Bamford, up top, will be unsure of his place in the starting lineup following a dismal performance against his former club in midweek.
Mateo Joseph, in his place, will be hoping to start against the Baggies and score his first goal of the season.
