Three Leeds players who should be axed vs Sunderland include 0% completion dud
Daniel Farke could look to freshen up the Leeds United starting lineup when facing Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin netted his fifth goal of the 2026-27 campaign as Leeds claimed a point in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United.
Now, the Whites are faced with another game away from Elland Road, who are bottom of the Premier League and tired from the Europa League.
Regis Le Bris, understandably, is under growing pressure in the North East, and his side will be eager to get off the foot of the table this weekend.
A victory for Leeds, though, and Farke's squad could be closing in on a European spot, showcasing exactly why he's being rewarded with a new contract.
Football Insider has looked at three players who could be axed in order to keep the lineup fresh for the trip to the Stadium of Light.
Gabriel Gudmundsson
Gabriel Gudmundsson looked tired against Man United and was possibly fortunate not to be sent off for his challenge on Amad Diallo.
He won just 33 per cent of his ground duels, completed zero per cent of his crosses, completed zero per cent of his dribbles, while creating no chances [FotMob].
Melvin Bard would be the suitable replacement.
Ao Tanaka
Sean Longstaff and Ilia Gruev will be pushing for more minutes this season, and there's simply no way that Ethan Ampadu misses out.
Noah Okafor
It's almost impossible to keep up with Dominic Calvert-Lewin's form in the final third, and it shows with both Noah Okafor and Anton Stach.
With Harry Wilson waiting to get off the mark, Okafor looks like the likely snub, having lost 80 per cent of his ground duels and being dispossessed twice [FotMob].
He also completed just 33 per cent of his dribbles, created no chances, had one off-target shot, and covered the 19th-most distance against Man United.