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Pablo Hernandez recalled to Leeds United's starting XI as Marcelo Bielsa makes two changes at Luton

Marcelo Bielsa has made two changes for Leeds United's trip to Luton Town, with Pablo Hernandez being recalled back into the starting XI.

The Spaniard, who signed a fresh contract with the club this week, starts in place of Helder Costa, who returns to the bench, while Liam Cooper is only fit enough for the bench, so is replaced by Gaetano Berardi.

Skipper Cooper limped off in the second half of Leeds' win over Blackburn Rovers two weeks ago and was pulled from the Scotland squad over the international break, but is fit enough to make the bench at Kenilworth Road.

Stuart Dallas missed Northern Ireland's defeat against Germany earlier this week, but is fine to keep his place in Bielsa's side.

Kiko Casilla continues in goal behind a back-four of Luke Ayling, Ben White, Berardi and Dallas.

Kalvin Phillips, who is one yellow card away from a one-match suspension keeps his place in midfield in front of Klich and Tyler Roberts, while Jack Harrison and Helder Costa are again on the flanks. Patrick Bamford will continue up front, hoping to add to his personal goal tally after he ended a ten-match scoreless drought last time out against Blackburn.

Eddie Nketiah and Adam Forshaw remain sidelined, while former Leeds loanee Izzy Brown starts for the hosts.

Leeds begin the weekend third in the Championship table, looking to take advantage of any slip-ups from either West Bromwich Albion or Preston North End who are above them in the automatic promotion places.

Bielsa's side have claimed back-to-back home wins against QPR and Blackburn Rovers in their previous two outings before the international break.

The Hatters currently sit 21st in the table, a point off the drop zone. 

Leeds United: Casilla, Ayling, White Berardi, Dallas, Phillips, Klich, Hernandez, Harrison, Roberts, Bamford

Sub: Meslier, Douglas, Cooper, Alioski, Costa, Gotts, Clarke

Visit our  dedicated Leeds United page  for the latest news, views and analysis from Elland Road.

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