Daniel Farke’s future at Leeds United looks more shaky than ever after another painful defeat in the Premier League.
The Whites went down 3-1 against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, and many fans believe the 49ers Enterprises should finally act before it’s too late.
The loss at the City Ground once again showed all the same old problems, no control, no fight, and a defence that can’t hold a lead.
Leeds went ahead early, but Sean Dyche’s Forest came back stronger and punished every mistake. For a team that spent big money in the summer, the result was another hard pill to swallow.
Leeds spent like giants, but plays like a small team
It’s no secret that Leeds United spent a lot of cash before the season started. The club spent around £100 million on new signings, more than big European teams like Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan.
Big names came in, Anton Stach, Noah Okafor, Jaka Bijol, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, plus goalkeeper Lucas Perri, but the team still looks lost on the pitch.
The owners, 49ers Enterprises, were hoping to build a strong Premier League side this year, but after 11 games, Leeds sit just one point above the relegation zone.
That’s not good enough for a club with such ambition, and now pressure is building fast on Daniel Farke.
Even Adam Underwood, who helped Farke bring in those players, must be wondering what went wrong. Fans have started asking how Leeds could spend so much and still look so weak.
49ers need to make a big call now
Chairman Paraag Marathe has so far stood by his manager. He told Sky Sports earlier this season that reports of Farke being replaced were “not true” and that his focus was only on success.
But after another defeat and a long run of poor results, things may soon change.
There’s talk inside the club that the Americans are running out of patience. They’ve backed Farke with money and time, but results haven’t improved.
The team’s performances show no real progress, and fans are losing faith quickly.
The international break is coming at the right time, and it could be perfect for a fresh start. Many supporters feel this might be the moment for Leeds to bring in a new manager and save their season before things turn worse.
Brendan Rodgers is waiting in the wings
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One name being linked already is Brendan Rodgers. The former Celtic and Leicester City boss is available and looking for a new challenge.
He knows English football well and has proven success at multiple clubs.
If Leeds want someone who can bring energy, tactics, and leadership, Rodgers could be that man.
The club can’t afford to waste another few months hoping things magically improve under Farke.
With the Premier League table tightening and the drop zone closing in, every game now feels like a final.
Time running out for Farke
Daniel Farke’s Premier League record is not helping his case either.
Between his time at Norwich and Leeds, his numbers look poor, with lots of losses, and only a handful of wins. That’s not the record of a man ready to keep a big club safe.
Right now, Farke looks like a man under pressure every time he steps on the touchline. The players look unsure, the fans sound tired, and the owners may soon have no choice but to act.
If Leeds United continues on this path, the 49ers might have to pull the trigger before the fight for survival turns into another disaster.
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