Daniel Farke expressed frustration at Leeds United’s inability to capitalize on their attacking dominance in the match against Burnley, which they ultimately lost 2-0 despite outperforming their opponents in various attacking metrics.
Despite controlling possession, creating more chances, and having a higher expected goals (xG) tally than Burnley, Leeds could not find the back of the net and left the game empty-handed. Farke is facing increasing pressure at Leeds, particularly with a tough run of Premier League fixtures on the horizon.
The decision to start Karl Darlow in goal over the returning Lucas Perri caused some controversy. Darlow came under scrutiny for his passing accuracy and decision-making, drawing criticism for his performance against Burnley. A particular moment where Darlow’s attempt to play out from the back led to a costly mistake reportedly incited frustration within the Leeds camp.
While Perri is expected to regain his starting position against West Ham, there are concerns about his performance in previous matches. Despite keeping two clean sheets in his three appearances, Perri displayed vulnerabilities, especially in dealing with crosses against Arsenal.
Farke will be looking for Perri to step up and provide a more reliable option in goal as Leeds aim to improve their results and climb the Premier League table.
