‘Big response’ – Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Leeds vs Everton – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Leeds United will take on Everton in the Premier League clash at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon.
The Whites made a horror start to the new campaign, after suffering a 5-1 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Leeds did well in the first half and kept the game tight, despite going a goal down. In the second half, they restored parity but a calamitous performance soon after saw the Red Devils tearing them apart, as the Whites conceded four goals in quick succession.
Robin Koch struggled badly in the defensive midfield role (another indication as to why Leeds need to sign a back-up defensive midfielder), and Marcelo Bielsa needs to sort this out ahead of this game.
It won’t be a problem against the Toffees, though with Kalvin Phillips set to return to the starting line-up. Leeds are more stable and compact with him on the side. Also, it will allow Koch to move back in defence alongside Liam Cooper, with Diego Llorente still unavailable.
Popular football pundit, Mark Lawrenson, has predicted a 2-0 win for Leeds.
He told BBC Sport: “I am presuming Kalvin Phillips will return to Leeds’ starting line-up after missing their heavy defeat at Manchester United – they need him back in their midfield as soon as possible anyhow.
“Everton had a very different day last time out, fighting back to beat Southampton, but I am expecting a big response from Leeds, especially at a full Elland Road.”
Everton came from behind to secure all three points against Southampton in their previous game, and it will be interesting to see how they shape up tactically away from home.
Leeds are expected to play a free-flowing attacking game at Elland Road, and Everton will have to make the best use of whatever chances they create.
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