Daniel Farke and Leeds United have a huge week. They face Bournemouth in the league midweek, and have to prepare for their FA Cup clash against Chelsea on the weekend.
The Whites are on a high after picking up six points in their last two games. This has given them a cushion above the relegation zone, and the club now have some breathing space going into the final five games. Farke has done a great job this season, as the club recently navigated their way out of trouble after picking up just two points from four games before the international break.
Andoni Iraola opens up on Leeds clash
Facing the Cherries is going to be a very difficult task, considering that Andoni Iraola’s men are on a long unbeaten run. Bournemouth will be hoping to extend their streak to 14 games on Wednesday night. Iraola has said ahead of the game that Leeds are a difficult opponent, and has praised them for being ‘one of the best’ teams in recent games.
”I think we have to realize well what kind of game we have tomorrow. Leeds comes in the last six games, they are unbeaten, three wins, three draws, including the cup competition. I think last game, so since they’ve changed to a back 5, I think if not the best, one of the best defensive teams in the league.” he said in Tuesday’s press conference.
”So they are like us in a very good run of games. So for me, it’s the same mentality we had against Newcastle, we had against Arsenal. We have to compete, we have to play very well, and then it’s going to be decided by probably small details. We scored late winners, kind of late winners, especially the other day. Probably tomorrow has to be the same again. And now Leeds are probably one of the best teams of the last games.”
Bournemouth will be a very tough opponent
Wednesday’s hosts will be coming in on a long unbeaten streak full of confidence. The Cherries have beaten Newcastle United and Arsenal in their last two games, which makes them a very dangerous side. Leeds also have every right to believe they can get a result; hitting 40 points could all but guarantee another season in the top flight for Daniel Farke’s men. The Whites seem to have a decent record away from home in the league, so it will be very interesting to see how the match goes at the Vitality Stadium.
Tough game. A point would be a good result.