Particularly, the focus is on the defense following their recent defeat to Southampton, which ended a streak of four consecutive clean sheets in the league.
Leeds faces a quick turnaround with the QPR match approaching rapidly, leaving Farke with limited time to address the team’s issues. The question arises whether changes are needed in the defensive lineup.
In the previous game against Southampton, Farke’s decision to have Joe Rodon on the bench while keeping Liam Cooper in the starting lineup raised eyebrows.
This decision seemed to backfire as Adam Armstrong quickly scored for Southampton, putting Leeds three goals down by halftime.
Leeds did create chances in attack but failed to convert them effectively, raising concerns about their goal-scoring ability compared to their performance against Watford.
According to Phil Hay of The Athletic, both the offensive and defensive aspects of the team are likely to see changes in the upcoming match against QPR. Hay discussed Farke’s dilemma on The Square Ball podcast and pointed out some key considerations:
- The defensive setup will likely see changes, with Joe Rodon expected to return to the center of the defense alongside Pascal Struijk, as their partnership has proven effective.
- It’s challenging to make significant changes in the full-back positions due to injuries to Djed Spence and Junior Firpo, as well as Luke Ayling’s recent struggles.
- In the attack, there’s a possibility of Archie Gray making a return, and Jaidon Anthony could potentially make his debut to add some firepower to the team. Hay suggests that Jaidon Anthony might be a better fit for a possession-based style compared to Dan James, who is valuable in transition.
In summary, Daniel Farke is under scrutiny as he contemplates making changes to improve Leeds United’s performance, with the defense and attack both expected to undergo adjustments ahead of the QPR match.
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