Leeds United face a crucial match against Middlesbrough on Tuesday night, with the pressure mounting on the team to secure a win. After a disappointing run of just one win in six games and three consecutive draws, Leeds have slipped to third in the Championship table, two points behind leaders Burnley.
The stakes are high, and former striker Darren Bent believes manager Daniel Farke will be feeling the pressure. Bent thinks Farke will be worried about his team’s inability to win key games, particularly against weaker opponents.
Farke’s team selection will be under scrutiny, with LeedsUnited.News predicting two changes to the lineup that faced Luton on Saturday. Ilia Gruev and Brenden Aaronson are expected to start in place of Pascal Struijk and Joe Rothwell, with Struijk set to miss the next two matches due to injury.
Rothwell’s season is effectively over, with Farke confirming he will only play the last two games against Bristol City and Plymouth. Meanwhile, Ethan Ampadu, Max Wober, and Patrick Bamford are all fit again after featuring against Luton on Saturday.
A win against Middlesbrough would be a significant boost for Leeds’ automatic promotion hopes, and the team will be looking to bounce back from their recent slump. The match will be a test of Farke’s tactics and his ability to handle the pressure of competing for promotion.
