Leeds United man could be set for rare start vs. Swansea

Games in the Championship come thick and fast, and there’s no respite for Leeds United as they face Swansea on Wednesday before a tough test against Michael Carrick’s Middlesbrough.

Daniel Farke’s team have fallen 10 points behind leaders Leicester City after the Foxes won 2-0 at home against Watford last time out, while the all whites could only manage a surprise draw at Rotherham.

However, given the structure of the division and the number of games to be played, things can change in the blink of an eye.

The Swans are the next team to visit Elland Road, and if Yorkshire Evening Post columnist Graham Smyth’s guess is true, Charlie Cresswell might make his debut.

‘It’s possible, if Cooper has done himself another mischief – went off holding the back of his leg – and Struijk isn’t quite ready to start, Cresswell could find himself in the side in midweek against Swansea,’ he wrote.

Clearly, Farke won’t be taking any chances whatsoever over the next few games as he attempts to reel the top two in.

It would be a surprise if both could keep up the incredible pace they’ve set to this point all season long, and Leeds have to make sure that they’re in a position to pounce when Leicester and Ipswich have their wobble.

It’s no good not being able to capitalise when a chance presents itself, and at least the squad still have the motivation to aim for automatic promotion, which should arguably author their performances.