Leeds United will welcome West Bromwich Albion on Friday evening, aiming to jumpstart their Championship campaign with their inaugural victory of the season.

As Leeds currently occupy the 19th spot in the standings, West Brom find themselves in 14th position after securing a win in the previous weekend’s fixture.

Nonetheless, injuries to key offensive players and the unsettled status of some seeking transfers have posed challenges for Daniel Farke in forming a cohesive squad.

In the EFL Cup clashes against Cardiff City and Shrewsbury Town, Leeds had to mount comebacks to secure a 2-2 draw and a 2-1 victory, respectively.

However, in their most recent outing, Farke’s team conceded a late penalty to Birmingham City, resulting in a 1-0 defeat and placing Leeds behind the pace.

With the squad likely to remain unsettled until the end of August, Farke faces the task of inspiring his team to contention following the international break.

Carlos Corberan has also faced uncertainty during his tenure at West Brom, especially considering recent financial constraints affecting their market activity.

Nevertheless, Corberan commands a first-team roster capable of leaving a mark in the division, complemented by a promising academy system that could yield rising talents.

Following 2-1 losses to Blackburn Rovers in the league and Stoke City in the EFL Cup, West Brom was in dire need of a response against Swansea City last weekend.

Although they secured a 3-2 victory, West Brom initially enjoyed a three-goal advantage until the 64th minute, eventually having to fend off Swansea’s late surge.

Given the shortage of players in the flank position, Joe Gelhardt could shift to that role, leading to Jamie Shackleton’s potential move to the substitutes’ bench.

Considering Leeds’ recent loss came from a penalty, Joe Rodon might continue as a substitute, allowing Charlie Cresswell and Pascal Struijk to maintain their partnership as center-backs.

Corberan’s successful implementation of the 3-4-3 formation against Swansea may prompt him to field the same starting lineup for West Brom.

New acquisitions Jeremy Sarmiento and Josh Maja present options for an offensive change if Corberan decides to shuffle his forward lineup.