Daniel Farke has made first mistake as Leeds boss with failure to make crucial signing – opinion
Since San Francisco 49ers Enterprises became majority stockholders in July, Daniel Farke has been the team’s first manager, and he has had to deal with a significant turnover in the playing roster.
Leeds’ failure to add no.10 is Farke’s first mistake
Since the Whites haven’t had a good number 10 since Pablo Hernandez left in 2021, Farke has emphasized throughout the summer that creativity is something that needs to be added to Leeds’ midfield.
Nadiem Amiri, 26, of Bayer Leverkusen, was pursued by Leeds for nearly a week at the close of the transfer window before the 26-year-old ultimately decided against moving to Elland Road.
Amiri would have been the ideal number 10 due to his ability to play the final pass in Farke’s 4-2-3-1 formation, which is essential to the way his side attacks.
Last week when it became clear he wouldn’t be there on Monday, Leeds ought to have prepared replacements.
Unfortunately, Leeds did not end up bringing one in for whatever reason, and if Wednesday’s draw is any indication, that decision has already cost them.
The Owls started the game with a back five and were content to stand back and allow Leeds have the ball, which is likely to become a season-long trend.
But in a dull 0-0 stalemate with little opportunities, Leeds lacked a player who could play the decisive pass in the final third.
Leeds has struggled with this position for a while, and it appears that they have once again underperformed. I’m hoping it won’t end up being too expensive.
