Daniel Farke explains why he took Glen Kamara off during Leeds loss at Coventry
After Leeds United’s Saturday loss to Coventry City, Daniel Farke implied that one player didn’t have the enthusiasm he had hoped to see.
When thinking back on Leeds’ 2-1 loss to the Sky Blues, it is crucial to keep in mind the run the team had over the better part of 2024. It is far easier said than done, though, to remember that.
Leeds had the opportunity to regain control of the automatic-promotion race after Norwich’s victory over Ipswich Town earlier in the day.
However, Leeds didn’t shift out of second gear until the very end. The harm was already done at that point. In the end, a draw would have pleased the Whites.
Daniel Farke admits Leeds player did not have his best day against Coventry
Many of the guys were really lacking in performance. Glen Kamara was also among those who put up a strong fight against Mark Robins.
Prior to the victory against Hull in midweek, Daniel Farke mentioned Kamara’s health. Ilia Gruev returned to the side, although he maintained his starting position against Coventry.
Too many have gone off the boil at the same time
It seemed like every player had advanced to a new level during our winning streak in the first few months of the year.
It should have been obvious to us that the run would not last indefinitely. However, it is concerning how many players in the previous games appeared unremarkable.
Leeds barely managed to salvage a point from Watford. They also had cautions regarding Hull. They were sorry to have to miss out on another trip to the well this weekend.
The next game is coming up soon, which is fantastic news. On Tuesday, Leeds will play Sunderland. But we really need players like Kamara to get back into the game.
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Leeds United: Jermaine Beckford shocked by what happened against Coventry – ‘What on Earth’
Joel Piroe’s late miss on an opportunity to tie the game at 2-1 away to Coventry City left Jermaine Beckford stunned.
Early in the second half, the Whites were behind 2-0 after to goals from Ellis Simms and Haji Wright. However, 10 minutes in, Piroe came on and tied the score.
Nevertheless, in stoppage time, he appeared to lose his cool when he had a chance to equalise. He scuffed the shot towards the bottom corner, allowing Bradley Collins of Coventry to make a save to preserve the hosts’ victory and sentence the Whites to defeat.
The Leeds great Beckford told LUTV that he was shocked by what he witnessed and that “wasteful finishing cost us, ultimately.”
“We had two great opportunities – Joel Piroe as well, came on and scored a brilliant goal, great composure in front of goal.
“And then his second opportunity, he almost snatched at it, couldn’t make the right contact, not the right connection with it, and that was quite surprising.
“It’s just one of those things, it’s an opportunity lost especially with Leicester winning and Ipswich dropping points as well.”
Leeds United lose ground in the promotion race
Leeds’ defeat at the hands of Mark Robins’ team would have vaulted them to the top of the Championship standings after Suffolk Town’s earlier defeat at the hands of Norwich City. However, their wasted opportunity against Coventry has left them in third place, two points behind new leaders Leicester City, who also have a game in hand. Leeds dominated possession of the ball as usual, recording 70%, but they were far more open than they have been in recent months, facing 11 shots, five of which were on target [FotMob]. There were also no personnel concerns, with Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon paired at the heart of defence and Glen Kamara and Ilia Gruev ahead of them in midfield.
Before his team’s two home games against Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road, Daniel Farke will try to identify the cause of his team’s erratic performance and take appropriate action.
