Leeds make ‘immediate’ Daniel Farke sack plan amid replacement whispers
Daniel Farke is facing increasing calls for his dismissal at Leeds United with supporters beginning to show their frustrations at Elland Road.
Leeds lost 3-1 to Nottingham Forest last time out, adding to the concerns as they have now lost four of their last five Premier League games.
As a result, former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 10 November that Farke could soon be sacked by Leeds, with calls for his head growing.
However, as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, there are no immediate plans to part ways with the boss, and the hierarchy at Elland Road are hopeful he can turn around their recent dismal form.
Their tough run of games following the international break could prove decisive, with the club still backing Farke as the man to get them results.
Leeds United make Daniel Farke sack decision
Brown told Football Insider that Leeds would be forced to sack Farke if they become stranded in the relegation zone as all the sides around them are improving.
After Nottingham Forest, West Ham and Wolves all opted to change their managers, there is now growing pressure on Leeds to follow suit.
Speaking on the Inside Track podcast, I explained: “There are no immediate plans to dispense with the services of Daniel Farke.
“Obviously pressure is building, there’s no doubt about that, there was a bit of unrest following the defeat to Nottingham Forest, and Leeds are now just one point above the drop zone.
“Four defeats in the last five games has set the alarm bells ringing at Elland Road.
“You’ve seen the likes of Wolves of change manager, West Ham changed manager and Nottingham Forest have changed manager as they found themselves at the wrong end of table.
“That’s why you get the ongoing speculation that maybe Leeds could be next to look for a change in manager as well.
“But it does seem that the Leeds hierarchy are looking to keep faith with Daniel Farke and they will give him a run of games to turn around Leeds’ fortunes.”
The Peacocks now sit just one point above 17th-placed West Ham, and are at risk of dropping into the relegation zone ahead of a difficult run of fixtures.
Leeds eye Marco Rose as an option to replace Farke
Brown told Football Insider on 13 November that Leeds are considering Marco Rose as an option to come in should they decide to part ways with Farke.
While there is no immediate decision expected, Leeds are assessing a number of potential replacements, with Rose believed to be firmly on their list.
Rose has strong links with Leeds part-owners Red Bull, having previously managed Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig, and those links could be used to bring him to Elland Road.
However, there are question marks about whether he would be the leading candidate for the role despite being on their list of potential options to replace Farke.
Farke could have been sacked by Leeds in the summer amid concerns about his record in the top flight, and a manager with prior success in England would be their priority.
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