Leeds United are back in Sky Bet Championship action this evening, travelling to Villa Park to take on Aston Villa.

Paul Heckingbottom is seemingly under pressure already at Elland Road, with Leeds’ results under the 40-year-old uninspiring and their season drifting towards a mid-table finish.

The Whites have won just twice under Heckingbottom, with their wait for a victory on the road stretching back to Boxing Day.

Leeds have a number of injury problems ahead of this evening, with defensive absentees meaning that it is likely Heckingbottom will be fielding an inexperienced defensive unit at Villa Park this evening.

Villa are well in the hunt for promotion this season and will be looking to brush Leeds aside in tonight’s televised game.

Here at FLW, we look ahead to the opening game of the weekend in the Championship, focusing on TWO calls Heckingbottom has to make as kick-off edges closer at Villa Park…

Anita endured a torrid evening against Preston on Tuesday, with the defender struggling to deal with any attack coming down Leeds’ left.

Pearce is highly thought of at Elland Road and is a natural left-back, unlike Anita.

Heckingbottom needs to decide whether to play another youngster in a fresh back-four or stick with the struggling Anita.

Saiz was left on the bench at Preston on Tuesday, with Heckingbottom introducing the 27-year-old as a late substitute.

The Spaniard has been inconsistent since returning from suspension and Leeds are struggling without him at his best.

Heckingbottom needs to decide whether he is a player Leeds can afford to take a risk with tonight.