Daniel Farke has just revealed exactly what he thinks about Leeds United sack rumours

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has publicly addressed speculation suggesting he could soon be dismissed.

The German manager is facing intense scrutiny at Elland Road after Leeds slipped into the Premier League relegation zone.

A 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday — despite Leeds taking the lead in the first half — has left the club sitting 18th in the table.

Although Farke is expected to remain in charge for Leeds’ upcoming clash with Manchester City, the atmosphere among supporters has turned sharply against him, and the window for turning things around is shrinking.

Farke responds to talk of his potential sacking

Leeds now face a formidable challenge as they travel to take on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. They will likely need a near-perfect performance if they hope to get anything from the match.

City themselves are wobbling, having been beaten 2-1 by Newcastle United and then 2-0 at home by Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.

Speaking to the media ahead of the fixture, Farke was quizzed on the reports surrounding his job security.

He brushed off the speculation, labelling it as mere “noise,” and expressed relief that any external criticism is aimed at him rather than the squad.

“I’m not focused on myself or the outside noise,” he said. “I actually prefer when the attention is on the manager rather than the players. My sole focus is on the team.”

Brendan Rodgers waiting in the wings

Should Leeds’ ownership — the 49ers — decide Farke has taken the club as far as he can, Brendan Rodgers is considered one of the leading contenders to replace him.

The former Celtic boss resigned dramatically at the end of last month and has been frequently linked with a move back to English football.

Rodgers boasts significant Premier League experience, previously managing Swansea City, Liverpool, and Leicester City.

With his track record and current availability, he is viewed as a standout option if Leeds choose to make a change in an attempt to avoid an immediate drop back to the Championship.