Leeds United finally have some breathing room after ending their five-game winless run with a valuable victory over Tottenham on Saturday. The result brought a welcome lift at Elland Road, but Daniel Farke is not getting carried away.
The Leeds boss knows that one result cannot erase the difficulties of their start to the campaign. While beating Spurs was an important step in the right direction, he has made it clear that his side still have plenty of work to do before it can consider themselves safe.
Farke delivers reality check despite Spurs win
Farke has warned Leeds that their current points tally is nowhere near enough to secure their Premier League status, insisting that the club’s immediate priority remains reaching the 40-point mark.
“14 points won’t be enough. I will be in a way better mood once we have 40”, the Leeds manager said.
The victory over Tottenham ended a frustrating sequence of five consecutive matches without a win and gave Farke’s side a much-needed boost.
Noah Okafor proved to be the match-winner, coming off the bench to score in the 79th minute and secure a 1-0 victory at Elland Road.
It was a particularly satisfying result against a Tottenham side who had won their previous three games, but Farke was keen to keep the bigger picture in mind.
Leeds fans can dream of Europe, but Farke has other priorities
While Leeds supporters may already be thinking about a top-half finish or even the possibility of European football, Farke is keeping his feet firmly on the ground.
The German knows that Saturday’s victory was an important step, but he is not interested in looking too far ahead. His immediate priority is ensuring Leeds reach the 40-point mark and put any lingering relegation concerns behind them.
For now, survival remains the objective, regardless of how ambitious supporters may feel after ending their five-game winless run. Farke will only allow himself to relax once Leeds have accumulated enough points to feel comfortable about their Premier League status.
His message reminds everyone that, despite the optimism from the Tottenham result, they still have a long way to go.
