Daniel Farke will be feeling the pressure after Leeds United suffered a 2-0 defeat to Burnley in the Premier League over the weekend. Lesley Ugochukwu and Loum Tchaouna found the back of the net on either side of half time to secure a crucial victory for the hosts.
The match at Turf Moor was seen as a crucial six-pointer for both teams as they battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League. While Farke’s hopes of steering Leeds clear of the drop took a hit with the defeat, there may still be some hope for the German manager.
Gabby Agbonlahor believes that Leeds United have a chance of avoiding relegation this season. The former Aston Villa striker highlighted that the relegation battle could be tight this season, offering a positive outlook for the Elland Road faithful. Agbonlahor issued a warning to Nottingham Forest, West Ham United, and Wolves, stating that the promoted teams will all fancy their chances of staying up in the upcoming campaign.
Despite the defeat to Burnley, Leeds showed promise with their attacking play but failed to convert their chances, with an expected goals (xG) of 2.63 against the Clarets. Farke will need to address the lack of firepower in the team to ensure goals start flowing for Leeds.
However, Farke’s position at Elland Road is now under threat, with Leeds struggling defensively and offensively in the current season. Sitting in 15th place in the league table with a negative goal difference, the pressure is mounting on Farke to turn things around. With just one win in their last five matches and fans expecting better results, there is speculation that a change in the managerial dugout could be on the horizon for Leeds United.
