AI predicts Leeds’ starting lineup for 2025/26

Leeds United wants to resist recent trends and avoid relegation in the Premier League in 2025/26 after the memorable champion championship sport.

Daniel Farke will be backed by 49-person businesses in the transfer market, with Jaka Bijol being the first window signature after striker Lukas Nmecha joining the free transfer.

It’s no secret that Bijol has spent about £15m from Leeds in Udinese and has reached a five-year contract on Elland Road, and the club hopes to get more additions ahead of its top opener in Everton on August 18.

AI actually predicts Leeds avoiding relegation this season, and Grok now predicts how whites will line up in 2025/26, from a 4-3-2-1 system to a 4-3-3-3.

AI predicts Leeds United’s 2025/26 starting lineup

1

GK: Nick Popp

With Illan Meslier in the air, Leeds is looking for a new first-choice goalkeeper and is tied to Newcastle United’s Nick Pope.

The England international has extensive Premier League experience, and while Groke may cost a lot, most importantly, the Pope will provide “reliability” on Elland Road.

2

RB: Jayden Bogle

In a brilliant first season, Jayden Bogle was supported to maintain his position as the main right-back for Leeds.

Bogle, who spent £5m from Sheffield United only, proved to be a shrewd signing and was regarded as a “long-term right-back role”.

3

CB: Jaka Bijol

The newly signed Jaka Bijol is expected to start before Pascal Sruijk’s defense, which may not be shocked after the Leeds swept.

Groke said Slovenia International “brings aerial strength and calmness, which is very suitable for the physical requirements of the Premier League”.

4

CB: Joe Rodon

Joe Rodon is a key figure who was brought to the central defense partner of Bijol, while Wales International has missed only three league games in the past two seasons.

His “leadership and familiarity with Farke’s system ensure he remains on par with Bijol”, while Rodon signed in 2028.

5

LB: Kostas tsimikas

After helping Leeds win the title, junior Firpo will certainly be able to transfer for free at the end of this month.

A new left-back will be needed to fill the gap, while Grok predicts that Liverpool’s Kostas tsimikas is that man. TSMIKAS is related to moving to Yorkshire, meeting the bill of 49ers, targeting players as Premier League experience.

6

CM: Ethan Ampadu

Club captain Ethan Ampadu’s central defender played more games than he did in the midfielder on 24/25, but he is expected to return to his midfield role.

“Ampadou’s versatility and defensiveness make him the midfield stage of the midfield,” Groke said.

7

CM: Anton Stach

This summer, Leeds targeted the body, Anton Stach moved to Hoffenheim with Elland Road from the Bundesliga.

The whites missed Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki to Sunderland, but Stach was seen as the “expert” of the midfielder Farke, and the 49ers were following.

8

CM: Tanaka Ao

It can be said that Leeds signed this season last year as Tanaka’s AO, who seems ready to enter the Premier League.

The Japanese international team has even been given a performance by Declan Rice for his performance in England, who can lock in the corner with the Gunners star in the second league of Leeds.

9

RW: Daniel James

One of Farke’s most important attackers in the championship game is Daniel James, who was named Leeds’ player of the season on 24/25.

The Welsh star is also approaching the new Elland Road contract, so he should keep his position on the right.

10

LW: Wilfried Gnonto

Since the estate Solomon has the potential to stay at Tottenham, Wilfried Gnonto opened up for his left wing spots.

The Italian initially impressed him after joining the Premier League in 2022, and this time he had the chance to surround a lot of games under Farke.