{
  "id": 5408583,
  "title": "Elvedi And Wilson To Start | 3-4-3 Leeds United Predicted Lineup Vs Brighton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/elvedi-and-wilson-to-start-3-4-3-leeds-united-predicted-lineup-vs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T20:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/elvedi-wilson-start-3-4-203500025.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Leeds United is set to face Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium on Saturday, aiming to secure a successful result on the road in the Premier League. Following their recent 1-1 draw with Brentford, the team is eager to return to winning ways in the league. Manager Daniel Farke will deploy his players in a 3-4-3 formation and is predicted to make a few changes to his starting lineup.\n\nDefender James Trafford will be in goal for the Whites after conceding a goal in their previous match. In the defense, Tarik Muharemovic, Jaka Bijol, and Nico Elvedi will form the back three, focusing on maintaining a solid shape to keep a clean sheet. Gabriel Gudmundsson will provide cover on the bench for the defensive positions.\n\nIn midfield, Ethan Ampadu and Anton Stach will anchor the Leeds United players, aiming to win the crucial 50-50 battles and create chances in the final third. Joe Rodon will be absent due to a thigh injury, with Gabriel Gudmundsson ready to take his place on the bench.\n\nOn the left flank, James Justin and Jayden Bogle will vie for a starting position, with the latter tasked to make an impact on the right side. Both players will need to demonstrate their defensive capabilities before venturing into the wide areas. Ao Tanaka and Sean Longstaff will start on the bench and may get an opportunity to contribute in the second half if needed.\n\nUp front, Noah Okafor will strive to impress as the left-winger, while Harry Wilson will aim to make a difference on the right flank. Both players will bear the majority of the creative burden for Leeds inside the Brighton half. Dominic Calvert-Lewin will spearhead the attack, needing to find a way to become a genuine threat in the offensive end of the field. Lukas Nmecha and Daniel James will sit on the bench, eagerly awaiting their chance to impact the game in the final quarter.",
  "summary": "Leeds United will face off against Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium on Saturday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Whites wer...",
  "key_points": [
    "Leeds United to face Brighton in Premier League at American Express Community Stadium",
    "Daniel Farke's team to use 3-4-3 formation with Elvedi, Bijol, and Harry Wilson starting",
    "Noah Okafor and Harry Wilson to lead creative efforts in attack"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}