Leeds United have injury concerns as they approach their trip to Cardiff City, with center-backs Max Wober and Joe Rodon both doubts due to injuries. This situation has led manager Daniel Farke to raid the Leeds academy for reinforcements. Among those called up is 20-year-old defender Jeremiah Mullen. Mullen Joins First-Team Training Farke said Mullen had caught his eye with the way he trained, having previously been involved with senior training sessions. He’s also played in Leeds’ pre-season matches and is a regular for Scotland’s U21s, where he impressed in their recent 5-0 victory over Malta. Mullen has been on…
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One of Leeds United’s brighter young talents, Luca Thomas, could be on his way out during the January window as well. Dangerous Thomas, who is in the last year of his contract, has a good record in Leeds’ youth ranks. He has scored 23 goals from his 32 games for the U18s and continues to shine this season with three goals in his first three games for the U21s. Despite his strong stats, Leeds United’s depth up front means Thomas is unlikely to break into the first team anytime soon. More first-team experience is something Thomas will hope for and…
Daniel Farke has praised Junior Firpo for stepping up and becoming a key leader at Leeds United. Since the departure of senior players like Liam Cooper and Stuart Dallas, new leadership figures had to emerge, and Firpo has taken on this role, alongside younger players like Ethan Ampadu, Pascal Struijk, and Illan Meslier. Firpo, who struggled with injuries and form during his first two seasons, is now showing great improvement. Farke specifically highlighted Firpo’s defensive skills and willingness to improve, noting his leadership has been crucial in the dressing room. Firpo’s Impact on Leeds Firpo, along with other experienced players…
Leeds United will monitor Rasmus Kristensen more closely following an encouraging beginning at Eintracht Frankfurt. After a shaky debut against Dortmund, the right-back who went out on loan for the second summer in a row has played every single minute of Frankfurt’s games this campaign. Frankfurt’s director, Timmo Hardung praised Kristensen for his versatility and that Shaw could choose to make the move permanent. That is something Leeds would appreciate as an option for Frankfurt to purchase Kristensen next summer in the arrangement. Can Frankfurt Secure Kristensen? Kristensen’s reliable displays, quite particularly at right-wing-back, are a boon for Frankfurt but…
Cardiff City will face Leeds United at home on Saturday, September 21st, with a 3pm kick-off. Leeds, led by Daniel Farke, are aiming to improve their position in the Sky Bet Championship after a mixed start to the season. Leeds United’s Season So Far Leeds currently sit ninth in the Championship. They started the season with two draws but secured back-to-back wins against Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City before losing to Burnley. Farke, who previously managed Norwich City to success, will be keen to bounce back. Key Player: Ethan Ampadu A player to watch is Leeds captain Ethan Ampadu, a…
Leeds United might face fan dropouts after raising ticket prices and increasing premium seating, says former Everton CEO Keith Wyness. Wyness issued the warning during an appearance on the Football Insider podcast and claimed that clubs like Leeds are at a “tipping point” as player fees and wages increase leading to potentially excessive ticket prices for fans. Growing Concerns Over Fan Loyalty Wyness said: “If prices go up, the club could lose 5-10% of its fanbase every season. He believes clubs rely too heavily on tourism to fill gaps left by departing supporters. Elland Road Expansion Plans Recently Leeds CEO…
Leeds United take on Cardiff City this weekend as they look to put their 1-0 loss against Burnley behind them. They were especially poor in the second half of their last game and manager Daniel Farke will now be contemplating alterations. Potential Changes Farke Might Make One to introduce Ao Tanaka for his first senior start. The Japanese midfielder has shown his ability to pick a pass despite limited playtime. Additionally, Wilfried Gnonto can perhaps return to his preferred left-wing position to offer more danger and attacking threat. Finally, Largie Ramazani is expected to be given the chance from the…
In today’s football world, it’s rare for a player to spend a decade at one club, but Liam Cooper did just that at Leeds United. Joining the Whites in 2014 from Chesterfield for just £600k, Cooper has proven to be a brilliant investment. Over his 10-year stay, the defender became a reliable leader and fan favorite. Cooper’s Early Struggles at Leeds Cooper started his professional career at Hull City and, after loan spells at Carlisle, Huddersfield, and Chesterfield, moved permanently to the Spireites. It was there that his impressive performances helped Chesterfield win promotion to League One. Leeds noticed his…
Leeds United have had arguably the most roller-coaster start of all the teams in the Championship. Having only won two of their first five outings, Daniel Farke’s men are already under pressure and a hard-fought 1-0 loss at Burnley deepened that dissatisfaction. While there were a few good performances, most notably from young forward Matteo Joseph, the lack of a real clinical striker is starting to become more of an issue. Matteo Joseph’s Struggles Joseph, only 20 years old, has been impressive and shown exciting flashes but finishing them off for points has proven difficult. One of them was the…
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke is in no immediate danger of losing his job, Football Insider has been told. The club’s high hierarchy have retained Farke despite a poor start to the season. Farke Under Pressure but Not Yet Sacked The German manager has been feeling the heat after Leeds United’s disappointing start in the Championship. Leeds have only managed to get eight points from their first five games, including a recent 1-0 loss to Burnley. Fans and pundits have been calling for a change, with many suggesting that West Brom’s Carlos Corberan could be a potential replacement if things…