Daniel Farke Announces Lineup Against Sunderland
Leeds United is set to host Sunderland at Elland Road for a midweek Premier League showdown. Manager Daniel Farke has finalized his lineup ahead of the match, opting for consistency by keeping the same team that competed over the weekend.
Starting Lineup Details
In goal, Karl Darlow will guard the net. The defensive lineup includes:
- James Justin
- Joe Rodon
- Pascal Struijk
- Jayden Bogle
- Gabriel Gudmundsson
Midfield duties will be handled by captain Ethan Ampadu alongside Ilia Gruev. The attacking front features:
- Brenden Aaronson
- Anton Stach
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Substitutes and Match Information
On the bench, the substitutes include goalkeeper Lucas Perri and outfield players:
- Daniel James
- Sean Longstaff
- Joël Piroe
- Lukas Nmecha
- Jaka Bijol
- Ao Tanaka
- Sebastiaan Bornauw
- Willy Gnonto
Kick-off for the match is at 7:30 PM, and fans can catch the game live on TNT Sports. For those unable to attend the match at Elland Road, they can follow the online blog or tune in on LUTV for updates.
Lineup Summary
Here’s a quick summary of the starting XI and substitutes:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Karl Darlow |
| Defender | James Justin |
| Defender | Joe Rodon |
| Defender | Pascal Struijk |
| Defender | Jayden Bogle |
| Defender | Gabriel Gudmundsson |
| Midfielder | Ethan Ampadu (C) |
| Midfielder | Ilia Gruev |
| Forward | Brenden Aaronson |
| Forward | Anton Stach |
| Forward | Dominic Calvert-Lewin |
This lineup sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting encounter as Leeds United takes on Sunderland.
