Leeds have a paucity of centre-backs, with Robin Koch out for up to three months following knee surgery and Diego Llorente nursing a muscle strain.
Head coach Marcelo Bielsa has indicated Luke Ayling will deputise alongside captain Liam Cooper.
West Ham top scorer Michail Antonio is again doubtful so Sebastien Haller is expected to start up front.
Ryan Fredericks is expected to be available after a three-match absence with a groin injury.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
- Leeds are unbeaten in nine meetings, winning five of them, since a 1-0 home defeat in November 2000.