Leeds United's festive schedule got off to bad start against Fulham on Saturday, when Pablo Hernandez pulled up with a hamstring injury just 30 seconds into the Craven Cottage clash.
Marcelo Bielsa has now confirmed that the Spaniard will be missing for a month and will therefore be sidelined for one of the most important stretches of the season.
Leeds host Preston North End on Boxing Day looking to get back to winning ways following a draw against Cardiff and defeat at Fulham as they play their second game of four in a 12-day stretch.
Earlier this week we looked at the various options Bielsa will have in terms of replacing Hernandez and also invited you to select your XIs with our interactive selection widget.
We've crunched the numbers and calculated your favoured XI and there is one simple change that you would like to make.
The back-line remains the same as the one that started at Fulham, with Kiko Casilla continuing in goal behind Luke Ayling, Liam Cooper, Ben White and Stuart Dallas, while Kalvin Phillips keeps his place in defensive midfield.
You want Helder Costa and Jack Harrison to keep their places on the flanks, while Mateusz Klich is again in midfield. But ahead of him you want Patrick Bamford to operate behind Eddie Nketiah, as you pick an attacking option to replace Hernandez.
Still not selected your XI? Have a go here:
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