Millwall host Leeds United in the Championship tomorrow, in the Lions’ first game since Neil Harris’ departure.

The Den won’t be the same without Neil Harris. He stepped down as manager of the club last night after a four years in the job, leaving them 18th in the Championship.

Millwall fans and players have paid their thanks to Harris, but all focus will turn to the Leeds United game tomorrow.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side are second in the Championship, and are the league’s strongest travellers this season with 12 points from a possible 15.

Harris left Millwall having not won a game since mid-August. Both their wins in the Championship this season have been 1-0 victories at home to Sheffield Wednesday and Preston, and a third against Leeds tomorrow would be their most momentous yet.

Leeds though will be expecting to win at The Den tomorrow, but it certainly won’t be without a fight. Millwall have the tools to hurt Leeds, and here’s two ways they can do that:

Set-pieces

The signing of Matt Smith from QPR in the summer stated Harris’ attacking outlook for this season. The 6’4 striker has beome an instant fan-favourite at his new club with three goals to his name this season, two of them headers.

He’s a solid Championship player and proven goalscorer, and will be Millwall’s best outlet against Leeds tomorrow - a former suit in 2013/14 where he played 42 games and scored twelve times before joining Fulham.

Bielsa’s team will likely dominate possession tomorrow, so Millwall will have to make the best of the ball when they have it. Lions’ caretaker manager for tomorrow, Adam Barrett, will be encouraging his players to load the box on corners and free-kicks as they look for their first league win in seven games.

Tight at the back

It’ll be backs against the wall for Millwall tomorrow and they’ll have to defend with everything they've got for 90 minutes - retaining a compact shape is vital. Barrett’s team will need to frustrate Leeds - defend in numbers, force them out wide, and hope to clear the ball wide and launch a counter-attack.

They’ve kept just two clean sheets this season - both of them coming at home. Millwall will have to be at their best to keep Leeds at bay and come out on top, but it’s going to be their toughest assignment yet, and recent events will need to be put to one side for tomorrow.

Bielsa's team won't have it all their own way tomorrow. Millwall are a capable team but vulnerable after the departure of Harris - it could motivate them, it might not. The Lions will have to utilise their strengths tomorrow, and defend with their heart on the line as they go in search of a win.