Leeds United’s play-off hopes are fading fast, and if Paul Heckingbottom is to lead his side into the top-six, it will take a stunning turnaround in the coming months.

A winless run of almost two months has left Leeds in 11^th, eight points adrift of the top-six heading into the final 13 fixtures of the Sky Bet Championship season.

Heckingbottom’s side begin their 13-game run-in on Saturday against Brentford, with the 40-year-old going in search of his first victory since taking over at Elland Road.

We have seen Heckingbottom use a variation of formations during his short time in West Yorkshire, with 4-1-4-1, 4-4-2 and 4-2-3-1 all used during his first three fixtures in-charge of Leeds.

Here at FLW, with it our belief Leeds’ play-off push is over, we look at alternative system Heckingbottom must try before the end of the season, which he could potentially take forward into the 2018/19 campaign.

Despite recent criticism of Wiedwald, he should continue as Leeds’ first choice for the rest of the season, as dropping him previously didn’t help.

Pennington has impressed when he has featured this season, with injury really hindering his involvement.

The on-loan Everton man comes in on the right-side of a back-three.

Jansson is key for Leeds, and should be given a leading role in central defence.

The Swiss full-back takes up a new role in our alternative XI, with Berardi slotting in on the left-side of defence.

Berardi is an excellent defender and is more than capable of playing as a third central defender.

Dallas has featured at right-back and right midfield under Heckingbottom, and could do a job as wing-back in this 3-4-2-1 formation.

Forshaw has been magnificent since his arrival at Elland Road, and Heckingbottom should be looking to build a team around the midfielder.

We are yet to see Anita in central midfield for Leeds, which is his natural position.

The £3.6m-rated Dutchman needs to be given a run in midfield, with the likes of Ronaldo Vieira struggling for form.

It would be a risk giving Alioski too much defensive responsibility, but having played as a wing-back for the Macedonian national side, it would be good to see what he could offer.

Hernandez is given attacking freedom in this system, and a licence to roam in his natural position.

Like Hernandez, Saiz has freedom in this system and would benefit as one of two attacking midfielders.

The thought of Hernandez and Saiz having freedom to attack is frightening.

Lasogga’s form over the last few weeks has been magnificent, and getting the best out of him is something that Heckingbottom deserves credit for.

Flanking the German with Hernandez and Saiz will give Leeds an exciting attack.