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Marcelo Bielsa makes left-back decision for Swansea City clash

Marcelo Bielsa has named his Leeds United team to face Swansea City.

There are no real surprises in the line-up as Liam Cooper, who has returned to full fitness, is back partnering Ben White in the backline while the team is otherwise unchanged from the one that beat Stoke 3-0 last weekend.

Gjanni Alioski was in at left-back with Barry Douglas sidelined, but the Scot returned for the midweek Carabao Cup clash with the Potters.

Bielsa confirmed he had a choice between the two players and discussed the different attributes they bring to the side, and has opted for Alioski on this occasion.

Kiko Casilla remains in goal, while Stuart Dallas continues at right-back in Luke Ayling's continued absence, with Kalvin Phillips, Mateusz Klich, Pablo Hernandez, Adam Forshaw and Jack Harrison in midfield.

Patrick Bamford continues to lead the line, while Eddie Nketiah and Helder Costa are ready to make a contribution from the bench after their goalscoring exploits in midweek.

Leeds United: Casilla; Alioski, Cooper, White, Dallas; Phillips; Harrison, Forshaw, Klich, Hernandez; Bamford

Subs: Meslier, Berardi, Douglas, Shackleton, McCalmont, Costa, Nketiah

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