Leads anticipated starting lineup versus Preston North End.

The lineup Daniel Farke might use on Boxing Day to take on Preston.

Leeds United defeated Ipswich Town 4-0 at Elland Road on Saturday, capping an incredible victory that reduced the distance between them and the automatic promotion spots to seven points.

On Boxing Day, the Whites will travel to play Preston North End away from home. If things go their way, they might defeat the Tractor Boys by four points.

In an attempt to cope with having two games in four days, head coach Daniel Farke may make some adjustments to the starting lineup that was used on Saturday.

In light of that, the following is FFC’s anticipated lineup for Leeds’ Tuesday matchup against Ryan Lowe’s team…

Illan Meslier could continue in goal after keeping a clean sheet against Ipswich the previous time out. This season, the French goalkeeper has not missed a single minute of action in the league.

On Saturday, Archie Gray, a 17-year-old star, gave a lethargic performance, losing four of his six ground duels and missing two of his three dribbling attempts.

Farke might be tempted to rest the youthful star as a result, which would free up Djed Spence to play on the right side of defense where he belongs.

Joe Rodon, a central defender on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, might start at the center of defense after winning all three of his duels over the weekend.

Pascal Struijk should also remain in the starting lineup alongside the Wales international. He headed a ball in close range to give his team the lead against Ipswich.

Junior Firpo is a natural left-footer at left-back, so Farke may unleash him right away to play Spence at his natural position while resting Gray.

After making his injury comeback against Ipswich, the former Barcelona player played the final 17 minutes off the bench and might now be added back into the starting lineup.

Glen Kamara, an international for Finland, is another player that needs to take a break. Ilia Gruev, the summer acquisition who Farke praised as “fantastic” earlier in the season, finished 100% (16/16) of his attempted passes off the bench on Saturday and won 100% (1/1) of his duels.

For just the second time in the league this season, he might be used right away to prevent Kamara from getting tired or burned out.

Following a return of three tackles and two interceptions against Ipswich, Ethan Ampadu could be relied upon in the middle of the park alongside Gruev once more.

Wilfried Gnonto might replace Dan James, who finished the game with zero goals, zero crucial passes, and one dribble, on the right side of the offense.

The Italy international could start and show off his skills right away as he completed 100% (2/2) of his dribbling attempts in 29 minutes off the bench.

After his spectacular goal over the weekend, Joel Piroe ought to start at number 10 again. He scored the fourth goal by finding the back of the net with his lightning-fast feet and excellent ball-striking.

Crysencio Summerville, on the left, will try to increase his season total. In the Championship thus far, he has contributed six assists and eleven goals.

Georgino Rutter could finally lead the line once more. This season, the French player has amassed four goals, nine assists, and seventeen “big chances” produced in the league.