Questions surround Leeds United manager Daniel Farke’s future, with the squad off to a slow start this 2024-25 Championship season. An expert weighed in on the latest information regarding the job status of the German.
The Whites are currently outside the top six, occupying ninth place in the Championship table, which could change with a win over Cardiff City on Saturday. Moreover, the squad has struggled to score goals, as three of the six matches they’ve played this season have resulted in no goals.
With the January transfer window still a while off, Leeds will have to solve their scoring issues with the players they have. If they can’t find a way to score consistently and secure results to keep them in the promotion race, the pressure will be on Farke.
Ben Jacobs on the future of Daniel Farke
The Leeds manager doesn’t have an ultimatum on his hands just yet, but while speaking to Give Me Sport, journalist Ben Jacobs shared insight on where Farke stands with the club’s ownership.
“It’s so early in the season, but Leeds have four key games before the international break to show their true colours,” Jacobs said. “Owners 49rs Enterprises haven’t given Daniel Farke any kind of ultimatum, but it’s obvious the Leeds boss isn’t categorically safe unless results improve.
“Leeds got 90 points last season, and were unlucky with that total not to go up automatically. The table is still so tight and Leeds could yet end up entering the international break in the top three. I don’t therefore expect a knee-jerk reaction in the days to follow.
“But what is clear is Leeds can’t stay mid-table in the Championship for too long. I don’t think any Leeds manager, not with this current squad, can be termed safe if time ticks away and they lose ground on the top three. Farke will know that, but it’s not quite time for panic yet. Leeds are ninth, but also just one big win off potentially moving third.”
A win over bottom-of-the-table Cardiff City might ease talks of a sacking for now, but Leeds need to start beating teams with promotion ambitions. So far, they’ve only managed a draw against West Bromwich Albion and suffered a loss to Burnley.
Their next big test is against Sunderland on October 4th, kicking off a tough month that also includes matches against Sheffield United and Watford.
