Leeds United are closing on the final decision to sack Daniel Farke, who will still be in charge of the team against Manchester City. However, their managerial search is set to encounter a Liverpool-sized roadblock.
The Whites have set a timeline for Farke to either get more points or get sacked. If Leeds do not pick up points in their next two league games, the German will be shown the door.
Leeds are now actively seeking replacements, and Brendan Rodgers and Ange Postecoglou have emerged as the top two contenders to become the next manager at Elland Road.
Rodgers is ready to hold talks with Leeds, and Postecoglou has admirers at Leeds despite his recent failures. However, securing the Aussie could be a bit more challenging.
Liverpool to rival Leeds United if they want to replace Daniel Farke with Ange Postecoglou
Postecoglou has already managed two Premier League clubs, and he only lasted 39 days in his last job at Nottingham Forest. However, his first season at Spurs and the Europa League trophy in his second make him an attractive proposition for several clubs.
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| Matches | 81 |
|---|---|
| Wins | 31 |
| Draws | 12 |
| Losses | 38 |
| Goals For | 139 |
| Goals Against | 136 |
| Points | 105 |
| Points per Match (PPM) | 1.30 |
Leeds have their eyes on him, but according to TEAMTalk, Liverpool are also interested in the former Celtic boss.
The Merseyside giants have lost nine of their last 12 games and have been on a downward spiral under Arne Slot after winning the league last season.
The Reds are considering replacing their title-winning manager, and Postecoglou is one of the names the Premier League champions are considering.
It is unclear whether Postecoglou is ready to return to management soon, given his chastening experience at Spurs and Forest this season.
However, if he is keen, the Aussie would likely opt for Liverpool over Leeds if the choice comes down to the two clubs.
Leeds need to move fast
Farke has the next two games to save his job. However, likely that Leeds are already in deep talks with potential managerial candidates.
Leeds are not expected to get anything from the fixtures against Manchester City and Chelsea, and Farke is more or less likely to get sacked next week.
The Whites would want to line up a replacement before they make that final decision, and if they want Postecoglou, they need to move fast on him.
Liverpool are growing more impatient with Slot as the team moves from one disastrous result to another, and the 4-1 defeat against PSV Eindhoven this week has further piled the pressure on him.
Leeds are unlikely to compete with Liverpool want the same manager, so the 49ers must move quickly and finalise a deal as soon as possible.
Rodgers is one more name in the frame and could be easier to get as he is said to be keen on holding talks with Leeds over replacing Farke at Elland Road.
I can’t see anybody turning this shit show around