Leeds United are back to the Premier League after 16 years and for the first game of the 2020/2021 season opener they will play against the Premier League champions Liverpool. The opener against the Reds will be on September 12 at Anfield.
Ahead of the new season,
Leeds-live.co.uk have taken a look at how Leeds could line-up for the opener. According to the report, fans should not expect too much changes to the team which won the Championship.
Expected formation for the Whites is 4-1-4-1 with Illan Meslier in goal. Stuart Dallas, Luke Ayling, Liam Cooper and Barry Douglas will form the defence.
Kalvin Phillips will take his spot as a defensive midfielder with Mateusz Klich and Pablo Hernandez at central midfield. Helder Costa at right-wing with Jack Harrison at left wing and Patrick Bamford up front.
Leeds United XI: Illan Meslier; Stuart Dallas, Luke Ayling, Liam Cooper, Barry Douglas; Kalvin Phillips; Helder Costa, Mateusz Klich, Pablo Hernandez, Jack Harrison; Patrick Bamford.
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Leeds-live.co.uk