Leeds United suffered a massive blow to their hopes of earning a direct promotion as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Reading. Yann Kermorgant’s 21st-minute goal was enough to secure three points for the Royals. Leeds will now face Brentford in the next match with an aim to cement a place in the top six for a place in the Championship Playoffs.
With a top two finish seemingly impossible, Leeds have to make it sure they finish in the playoff spots to stay in the contention for a promotion. With the season coming to its business end, Leeds must have to fire on all cylinders now.
With 21 points on offer from the remaining seven games, Monk should set his target match by match. If Leeds maintains their current position they would be able to book a playoff berth which means they have a realistic chance to make it to the English top flight.
Predicted 4-2-3-1 Leeds United Lineup against Brentford
Defence
Robert Green will prepare himself once again for a tough match against Brentford. The 37-year-old has stood firm in the Whites goal to give them an edge this season.
Liam Cooper and Kyle Bartley will stretch their partnership into the next game. From now on till the end of the season every game is vital for them to stay in the playoff race.
Charlie Taylor will ply his trade on the left side while Gaetano Berardi will be on the opposite side.
Midfield
In the last match, Reading won the midfield battle for a large part of the match. In football, midfield is a vital part of the game and Garry Monk needs to make sure that he deploys his best players in each position.
Liam Bridcutt will take his chance to break up the play and dictate the pace of the match.
Ronaldo Vieira will have to be a little more agile and has to use his trickery to create opportunities.
Attack
In the last match, Leeds a created a number of chances but failed to keep them on the target. Pablo Hernandez will try to use his creativity to supply balls upfront.
Alfonso Pedraza will try to provide some width and add a cutting edge from the left wing.
Hadi Sacko will try his luck from the right wing.
Chris Wood has been in magnificent form for the Whites and will use his power and muscle to score a few more.
