LUFC Blackpool v Leeds Team News

Leeds United manager Neil Warnock must decide whether to recall Luciano Becchio to the starting line up or stick with Billy Paynter.

Warnock rested Becchio at the weekend giving Paynter a rare opportunity of a Leeds start.

Paynter marked his first start of the season with two goals in Leeds 4-1 win.

Michael Brown and Zac Thompson continue their respective suspensions following recent sending offs.

Robbie Rogers was forced off with an ankle injury against Peterborough on Saturday and he will be missing after undergoing scans today.

Aidan White, Patrick Kisnorbo and Davide Somma remain on the sidelines with long-term injuries.

Blackpool could be boosted by the return of leading goalscorer Kevin Phillips from an ankle injury.

Manager Ian Holloway will be sweating on the fitness of goalkeeper Matthew Gilks who suffered a knee injury in the draw at Nottingham Forest at the weekend.

Holloway is expecting Gilks to play but is likely to name a substitute goalkeeper as a precaution.

Keith Southern continues his suspension following his sending off on Easter Monday

Strikers Roman Bednar (knee) and Gary Taylor-Fletcher (shoulder) remain on the sidelines.





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