Daniel Farke surprised many with his Leeds United line-up for the FA Cup match against Harrogate Town. Instead of featuring the next generation of players, he opted for a senior selection including Joe Rothwell, Manor Solomon, and Wilfried Gnonto. Largie Ramazani, who scored the only goal, was praised as the ‘best player on the pitch’ by Paul Robinson. Karl Darlow replaced Illan Meslier in goal and impressed with his commanding presence despite not being tested much.
Farke’s decision to exclude younger players from the squad was explained by his belief in not handing out debuts prematurely. He emphasized the importance of earning opportunities and highlighted Isaac Schmidt and Joshua Guilavogui as deserving of their chances.
The match against Harrogate served as a reminder of Leeds’ squad depth, with key players making appearances off the bench. Farke emphasized the importance of respecting the quality of the opponents and was pleased to progress to the next round of the competition.
Overall, the match provided valuable minutes for certain players and showcased the depth of talent at Leeds United.
