‘Forget top two’ – Pundit drops ‘huge’ Leeds United claim
Leeds United’s upcoming set of fixtures will have a “huge” impact on their chances of promotion.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, former Rangers and Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton feared that their six upcoming league games, four of which are away, will “make or break” Daniel Farke’s season.
The Whites have often struggled on the road with all six of their Championship defeats coming away from Elland Road this season.
Impending journeys to Cardiff City, Bristol City, Swansea and Huddersfield Town could prove costly for Farke’s side, who have picked up 10 points from a possible 21 in the last seven games.
Hutton claimed Leeds do have the opportunity to challenge for the automatic promotion spots, but a wobble could even see them miss out on the playoffs.
“This will be a huge moment in time for Leeds in the league,” he told Football Insider.
“These moments make or break the season. Can you go on a winning run?
“Can they improve their away form? If they don’t the teams around them will catch up and it will become more and more difficult.
“They may have to forget about the top two and they might end up worrying about staying in the top six.
“If they can go on a run and pick up a decent amount of points, then of course they’ll be in the running.
“Southampton are doing well, Leicester look like they’re going to run away with it.
“But can Ipswich stay there for the remainder of the season?
“There’s an opportunity but they have to stay up there.”
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