Whites boss Daniel Farke has named his Leeds United team for today's high noon Championship showdown against Portsmouth at Fratton Park. The one change to the team sees Ilia Gruev replace the benched Joe Rothwell in the middle of the park, as has often been the case for away games.

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Spanish Under-21 international Mateo Joseph is in line to be included in the matchday squad, having shrugged off a minor ankle problem. But the clash is likely to come too soon for Patrick Bamford. The forward has resumed full training and "making progress" towards a full recovery after nine weeks out with a hamstring injury.

He knows Leeds will be desperate to avoid finishing in a playoff spot, with the Whites having lost in the playoff final against Southampton last season and generally not fared well in the end of season lottery. Minto though noted that Sheffield United and Burnley have been incredibly consistent as they push to reel Leeds in.

John Mousinho is adamant Pompey must utilise Fratton Park’s hostility as face they league leaders Leeds this afternoon.