Bright pairing and intriguing call in Sheffield Wednesday predicted XI for Leeds United battle
There’s nothing quite like the jeopardy of a Yorkshire derby to get the pulses going after a horror start to a season.
And Sheffield Wednesday make the trip up the M1 to Elland Road on Saturday hoping to grab their first win of the
season and kickstart their campaign with a win over Leeds United.
The Owls have lined up in a three-at-the-back system for their last two matches and while results have not reflected
the fact, performances have been improved.
With that in mind we’ve gone with the same set-up – though selection remains something of a mystery as Wednesday
boss Xisco keeps everyone guessing.
Here’s our latest stab at what the Owls team could be when the two teams line up in West Yorkshire on Saturday.
1. GK – Cameron Dawson
It’s a toss-up between the sticks, you feel. Dawson stepped in to take the place of Devis Vasquez for Tuesday night’s
cup defeat against Mansfield and was solid. Xisco said there’d be a fair fight for the gloves and it could be that
Dawson keeps his spot.
2. RCB – Dominic Iorfa
This spot could go to a few players, that’s assuming they go with a back three. Had some hairy moments in the
Mansfield match but his pace and recovery ability could be important against Leeds. Offers legs and aerial prowess.
3. CB – Bambo Diaby
He’s had an up and down start to life at S6 and this spot could easily go to Michael Ihiekwe, but there’s a feeling
Diaby could keep his place.
4. LCB – Akin Famewo
Seems so well suited to the left of a back three and while there were a couple of slip-ups on Tuesday, he’s been one of
the best performers in this torrid start to the campaign.
Leave a Reply