After securing a 1-0 victory over Leeds United at The Den, Millwall head coach Neil Harris took the time to praise the opposition and manager Daniel Farke. He also called for better protection for his towering 6ft 7in centre-back, Jake Cooper.
Describing the win as a ‘classic Den performance’, Harris highlighted the hard work put in by his team to secure all three points and keep their opponents at bay. Instead of focusing on his own players, the experienced coach began his post-match press conference by acknowledging the quality of Leeds United.
“Firstly I want to give credit to Daniel Farke, he’s a fantastic guy and coach with a very talented team. They are the best team we’ve faced this season, and it was a special win for us,” Harris said.
The winning goal came from an impressive play involving Cooper, who nodded down a long ball for Japhet Tanganga to score just before half-time.
Harris emphasized that Cooper could have an even greater impact if given more protection in the opposition penalty area due to his physical presence.
“We believe Jake could be even more influential with some added protection when he’s in the box. At times, he faces a lot of physicality and ends up being penalized for it. But his height and strength are crucial elements of his game,” Harris explained.
Following this victory, Millwall moved up to fifth place in the Championship standings, while Leeds United remained third after Sheffield United’s win over Bristol City.
