Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has a few headaches to solve around his team selection ahead of the Wolves game. The trip to Molineux has become hugely important this early in the season as the Whites need a performance against the bottom-placed side in the league.
The Whites have four points from their opening four league games, which can be considered a decent start for a team expected to be in the relegation dogfight this season. However, the lack of goals and creativity in the team has blunted the positives around their competitive performances.
Leeds are banking on the hope of Dominic Calvert-Lewin coming good over the course of the season while the team continue to remain resolute in defence and midfield over the coming months.
Farke has a few selection dilemmas going into the Wolves game, and the biggest headache he has at the moment is about the make-up of his midfield for the trip to Molinuex on Saturday.
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Leeds boss Daniel Farke must start Anton Stach regardless of what anyone says
Leeds believed they pulled off a coup when they convinced Anton Stach to trade Hoffenheim for a move to Elland Road in the summer window.
The German midfielder had offers from Champions League clubs, but opted to move to Leeds to experience the Premier League this season.
Stach, a defensive midfielder by trade, has been the creative hub of the team and is leading the charts for chances created for the Whites at the start of the campaign.
He has started all four of Leeds’ Premier League games, but Ao Tanaka’s impending return to the team has raised questions about the German’s place in the team.
With Ethan Amapdu almost certain to start, Stach or Longstaff would have to make way for Tanaka’s return to the team this season.
An argument has been made for Longstaff to make way, as he is not as good on the ball compared to Tanaka or Stach, and a little more quality may be needed against Wolves on Saturday.
The fans are divided on Stach playing against Wolves
Stach has been the standout midfield for Leeds early in the season and has been the creative influence in the middle of the park.
However, some Leeds fans were not impressed that he gave the ball away a bit too much in the 1-0 defeat against Wolves at Craven Cottage last weekend.
There is an opinion that the German is being forced to do too much because of the lack of creativity in the middle, but some want Longstaff to stay in the team.
When asked about who should play between Longstaff and Ampadu at Wolves, a few fans want both with Stach out of the team.
Both. Leave Stach out
— Ingham37🇺🇦 (@ingham37) September 16, 2025
However, some are keen to see Tanaka, Ampadu and Stach in the midfield, with Longstaff going back to the bench against Wolves.
Tanaka amp and stach.
— john delaney (@johndel24512998) September 17, 2025
Farke has a big decision to make, but it seems Stach will likely be in the eleven, given his ability to create chances. Tanaka will likely take some of the load of creativity from him to ensure the German can be the shield in midfield as well.
Tanaka and Stach must both play!!