Leeds United star will already have eyes on next week after frustratingly sitting out today. Leeds United centre-back Joe Rodon will be hoping for an immediate return to duty when the Whites go to Southampton next week, with Russell Martin under a lot of strain at the moment.

Daniel Farke hasn’t had the best start at Elland Road, but he’s not the one under pressure in his position among the three relegated sides.

Russell Martin of Southampton is doing his hardest to develop a visually appealing style of play, but it’s backfired on him so far, despite some promising early results.

Leeds wants to punish Southampton.
It may be early to consider a trip to Southampton just hours after the game against Watford, but Joe Rodon will have sat out with his sights set on a trip to St Mary’s in a week.

He was suspended for today’s game due to two yellow cards he received in midweek at Hull, and he must have been furious at the first after doing nothing to merit being carded.

His colleagues got the job done without him, but Rodon will undoubtedly be itching to get back to it.

How about showing Southampton how it’s done?
Leeds should attempt to replicate how Leicester shredded Southampton in their own half through aggressive pressing.

However, they will need to be wary of how Martin’s side looks to turn ball over high up – but we have Rodon and Pascal Struijk in center-back.

The best and most consistent aspect of Leeds’ season thus far has been how these two centre-backs have done with Ethan Ampadu in front of them.

Whether it’s demonstrating how to play out from the back in the Championship or coping with transitions, Rodon and Leeds will be hoping for a third away win next week, following in the footsteps of others who have visited St Mary’s.