Championship 2024-2024: Leeds-Sunderland, the likely lineups

Leeds-Sunderland, the probable formations

Leeds and Sunderland face each other Monday, Feb. 17, at 9 p.m. in the 33rd day of Championship, with the Whites, second in the standings, looking to respond to Sheffield United’s overtaking. Daniel Farke’s team è in great form, in fact they come from five wins in their last six league matches… Sunderland, fourth at -8  from the top, comes with three draws in the last six games. 

Leeds lines up with the usual 4-2-3-1, with Meslier in goal. In defense are Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu and Firpo, while Tanaka and Gruev form the midfield pair. James, Aaronson and Solomon act as trequartists behind Piroe's only forward.

The visiting team, also with the 4-2-3-1, will see Patterson between the posts, with Hume, Ballard, O'Nien and Cirkin forming the defensive line. Neil and Bellingham are the midfielders, while Roberts, Rigg and Le Fée take care of the three-quarter, with Isidor in attack as the center forward.

Probable lineups

Leeds (4-2-3-1): Meslier; Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo; Tanaka, Gruev; James, Aaronson, Solomon; Piroe. Coach: Farke.
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Patterson; Hume, Ballard, O’Nien, Cirkin; Neil, Bellingham; Roberts, Rigg, Le Fée; Isidor. Coach: Le Bris.