Pontus Jansson’s potential return would give Leeds a major boost with physical Millwall game coming up

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Leeds United face Millwall on Saturday and will be hoping to get their automatic promotion bid back on track.

The Whites fell to a 1-0 home defeat against Sheffield United and have had the international break to mull over that disappointment.

It saw Leeds drop out of the top two but a home clash against relegation-threatened Millwall could be the ideal fixture to get back to winning ways.

But Millwall pose a unique threat. Neil Harris’ men play a simple brand of football but it can be effective if used in the right ways. With big, strong and physical players all over the pitch, Millwall play directly and thrive on set-pieces and crosses.

Leeds looked certain to be without Pontus Jansson for this fixture. And this was a major blow for Marcelo Bielsa as Jansson can match Millwall’s physicality.

But according to The Yorkshire Evening Post, the Sweden international could be set for a return. It is touch-and-go whether he makes the Millwall match.

If Jansson is fit, Leeds will be well-equipped to deal with Millwall’s physicality. The 28-year-old stands at 6ft 5in tall and his aerial dominance complements his tough-tackling approach.

Alongside Liam Cooper, Leeds would have two central defenders who are up for the physical challenge. Experience, combined with power, could be key to limiting the visitors’ threat.