The Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United lineup has been confirmed, with Tarik Muharemović named in Daniel Farke's starting XI for today's Premier League opener at the City Ground.
The Bosnia and Herzegovina international gets the opportunity from the first whistle after an impressive pre-season in which he established himself as one of the players pushing strongly for a place in the Leeds defence.
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United lineup confirmed
Daniel Farke has selected a strong Leeds side for the opening fixture of the 2026/27 Premier League season.
Muharemović starts in a defensive unit that also includes Jaka Bijol and Joe Rodon, while James Justin and Jayden Bogle are among the players selected from the opening whistle.
Leeds United starting XI vs Nottingham Forest
- 1 Trafford
- 2 Bogle
- 6 Rodon
- 15 Bijol
- 5 Muharemović
- 24 Justin
- 4 Ampadu
- 18 Stach
- 17 Wilson
- 11 Aaronson
- 9 Calvert-Lewin
Muharemović rewarded after strong pre-season
Muharemović's inclusion represents another significant moment in his first months at Leeds United.
The 23-year-old featured regularly during pre-season and finished the summer in memorable fashion by scoring his first goal for the club in the 4-0 win over FC Augsburg at Elland Road.
We covered that breakthrough after Muharemović scored against Augsburg in Leeds' final friendly.
His performances have now earned him a starting role when the result matters for the first time this season.
First Premier League challenge at the City Ground
The step from pre-season football to a Premier League opener represents a major change in intensity.
Nottingham Forest will look to use home advantage and the atmosphere at the City Ground, meaning the Leeds defence will be tested from the opening stages.
For Muharemović, today's game provides an immediate opportunity to show that the form he displayed during the summer can translate into competitive Premier League football.
Earlier today, we looked ahead to the fixture in our Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United MATCHDAY coverage.
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds kicks off at 3pm
The Premier League opener at the City Ground kicks off at 3:00pm BST.
Muharemović will therefore begin the new campaign exactly where he wanted to be - in the starting XI and with an opportunity to make an immediate impression in the Premier League.
