Leeds United weigh lineup changes and summer exits ahead of Brighton home clash

Leeds United, having already secured their place in the Premier League for next season, will close out the campaign with their final home game against Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road on Sunday, with manager Daniel Farke weighing several selection decisions amid a series of injury and illness concerns. The club’s safety allows them to turn their focus toward the summer, but Farke is still expected to field an attacking core built around Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha, with the striker and his fellow forward set to start unless late changes are required.

Noah Okafor is sidelined with a calf injury, which could leave Nmecha partnering Calvert-Lewin. In midfield, Ethan Ampadu is a major doubt after recovering from illness, and Ilia Gruev is also out with a meniscus problem, shaping Farke’s options in the center of the park. Sean Longstaff is among the players considered to help fill the gap, with the expectation that Anton Stach and Ao Tanaka will remain involved.

Defensive availability is also likely to influence the lineup. Pascal Struijk is working his way back into contention after a hip issue, while Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol and Sebastiaan Bornauw are expected to be...