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Daniel Farke Under Mounting Pressure as Leeds United Slip Towards Relegation Battle
Daniel Farke is under increasing pressure at Leeds United amid growing calls for his dismissal, as fears of Premier League relegation continue to rise.
Leeds suffered a damaging 3-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, despite Lukas Nmecha giving them an early lead at the City Ground. The result leaves the Whites just one point above the relegation zone in 16th place, and serious questions are now being asked about Farke’s future.
Concerns over the club’s lack of attacking reinforcements during the summer have been brutally exposed, with Leeds struggling at both ends of the pitch.
Upcoming home fixtures against Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Chelsea only add to the pressure, and current form suggests more misery could be on the horizon for the German manager.
Leeds Struggling in Both Boxes
Leeds are now the second-favourites for relegation, following another lacklustre display at Forest. Late goals conceded against Fulham and Bournemouth have already cost the side vital points, leaving Farke frustrated as his team clings to safety by a single point.
The statistics paint a worrying picture. Opponents have the highest conversion rate (17.24%) when facing Leeds, while the Peacocks themselves have the second-worst (6.67%).
According to Opta’s expected table, Leeds should be in 10th place, but an xG underperformance of 3.1 has them languishing much lower than their performances suggest.
Their attack remains among the poorest in the division, with only 10 goals scored—better than just Wolves, who have seven.
Away Form Adding to Farke’s Troubles
Leeds’ away record has been particularly poor. They’ve scored only four goals on the road and failed to find the net in four of their six away fixtures. Despite solid midfield options in Anton Stach and Sean Longstaff, the team’s lack of finishing touch is alarming.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s barren run of six games without a goal hasn’t helped matters. Supporters are growing increasingly frustrated that Leeds’ strong performances at Elland Road haven’t translated into points away from home.
The team has also missed 17 big chances this season — an unacceptable figure for any side fighting to stay up. With daunting away trips to Manchester City, Brentford, and Sunderland still to come, Farke must adapt his tactics.
A more pragmatic, counter-attacking approach could help Leeds frustrate opponents and snatch crucial points.
Defensive Frailties Compounding the Crisis
Defensively, Leeds remain far too easy to break down. While it may be unfortunate that opposing teams are converting chances at a high rate, Farke’s side continues to concede avoidable goals.
Goalkeeper Lucas Perri’s save rate of just 50% is worrying, while full-backs Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson have struggled to contain opposition wingers. Poor defending from crosses has also been a recurring issue.
In contrast, fellow promoted clubs Sunderland and Burnley have shown grit and determination to grind out results — qualities Leeds have yet to demonstrate under Farke.
Time Running Out for Farke
Unless Daniel Farke can quickly fix Leeds’ problems — both in attack and defence — his tenure at Elland Road could soon come to an end.
The team needs urgent reinforcements in January, particularly a proven winger and a reliable striker, to stand any chance of survival in the Premier League.
For now, the pressure continues to mount, and Leeds’ season hangs dangerously in the balance.
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