The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 20th February) Tough decision for Farke ahead of Friday thriller
Good Morning. It's Tuesday 20th February, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...
Tough decision for Farke ahead of Friday thriller
Leeds boss Daniel Farke faces a selection dilemma ahead of the top of the table clash with Leicester City on Friday night. With Dan James fit again having taken a knock to the knee against Preston a month ago, the gaffer must decide whether he can afford to drop Wilfred Gnonto! The plucky 20yo has netted four times in as many games in James' absence. It's not just James' pace that has terrified defenders. With ten goals, six assists and an incredible 'Whoscored' rating of 7.13 (3rd), the 26 year old has shown some of the best from in his career this season.
Would you take a draw if offered
Leeds are on a roll. Eight straight wins have catapulted the Whites into second place in the Championship, but they face an altogether new challenge on Friday night with the visit of Leicester City. The Foxes are on course for a record points tally this season, having taken the Championship by storm, racking up 78 points from 33 games so far. They lost the reverse fixture back in November at the King Power Stadium 1-0, thanks to a tap-it by Rutter on the hour mark, but are now out for blood.
Daniel Farke's need for three points is greater than Leicester's. There may be 13 games left, but Leeds won't want to surrender second spot to Southampton, especially when they are on such a fine run themselves. If you could guarantee a point now, would you take it, or risk defeat at the hands of the league leaders?
What a big Jesse
Speaking last night on Monday Night Football, a clearly emotional Jesse Marsch told of his heartbreak when sacked by Leeds Utd twelve months ago.
Marsch was a guest on the Sky Sports show, previewing the Everton v Crystal Palace clash, but it was the 50yo that found himself in a sticky situation, recalling the pain and emotion after receiving his marching orders last February.
Working with the players was fantastic. They fought and gave everything they had for me. I appreciated working with them, I really enjoyed the whole process and the team that we were becoming. And so, even earlier when I said I was heartbroken, really, it was really difficult for me to say goodbye. And I never did say goodbye to them, because I couldn’t. I couldn’t stand in front of them because I knew I’d break down. So I just individually dealt with a lot of them.