Daniel Farke, the manager of Leeds United, is under scrutiny since the team is having trouble starting the 2024–25 Championship season. An expert offered commentary on the most recent details surrounding the German’s employment situation.

With a victory versus Cardiff City on Saturday, the Whites, who are now in ninth place in the Championship table, may move up into the top six. In addition, the team has had trouble scoring; in three of its six games this season, there have been no goals scored.

Leeds will need to find a way to score goals with the personnel they currently have because the January transfer window is still a ways off. The pressure will be on Farke if they can’t figure out a way to score regularly and secure results to keep themselves in the running for promotion.

Ben Jacobs on the future of Daniel Farke

Although Farke does not currently have an ultimatum on his hands, journalist Ben Jacobs gave an update on the Leeds manager’s position on the club’s ownership when chatting with Give Me Sport.

 

“Despite the early stage of the season, Leeds has four crucial games ahead of the international break to demonstrate their true abilities,” Jacobs stated. “While owners 49rs Enterprises haven’t issued Daniel Farke with an ultimatum, it’s clear that the Leeds manager isn’t totally safe unless things start going better.

Leeds was unfortunate that their 90 points from the previous season did not immediately increase. Because of how close the table is still, Leeds has a chance to finish in the top three going into the international break. So, in the days that follow, I don’t anticipate a hasty response.

But one thing is certain: Leeds cannot hold a mid-table position in the Championship for very long. If time passes and Leeds loses ground on the top three, I don’t think any manager in charge of this team, even the current one, can be considered safe. It’s not quite time to panic, but Farke will know that. Leeds may only be one significant victory away from taking third place, but they are now ranked ninth.

Triumph over the bottom-of-the-table Leeds must start defeating opponents who are vying for promotion, even though Cardiff City may temporarily quiet dismissal rumours. They’ve only achieved a draw with Burnley and a loss versus West Bromwich Albion thus far.

October 4th against Sunderland is their next major test, and it will start a difficult month that also includes games against Watford and Sheffield United.