Leeds Round-Up, Thursday 22nd October: Farke's Side Look to Fix Final-Third Frustration as Sunderland Trip Looms
All eyes are on Sunday's trip to the Stadium of Light, with the Yorkshire Evening Post reporting that Leeds United already have the personnel to solve the wasteful final-third display that frustrated fans last weekend, amid talk of a possible switch-up from Daniel Farke (Yorkshire Evening Post). LeedsLive reckon the club's true test of progress is only just beginning given an inviting run of fixtures coming up (LeedsLive). Two separate predicted line-ups from the Yorkshire Evening Post both weigh up the attacking options and a key centre-midfield call for the trip to Sunderland (Yorkshire Evening Post) (Yorkshire Evening Post).
On the opposition side, Sunderland defender Nordi Mukiele has given his take on Sunday's visit, making a strong claim about the game and insisting the home side are "not dead" in the contest ahead (Yorkshire Evening Post).
There's plenty from inside the camp too. Tarik Muharemovic has been speaking in detail about life at Leeds, covering his pre-corner chats with Dominic Calvert-Lewin, his role as "the brain" of the back line, and family away days watching the club with his father, who he revealed attended every Leeds game (LeedsUnited.com) (LeedsLive). Elsewhere, a Leeds attacker has made a big declaration about the Elland Road atmosphere, sending a message to supporters alongside a personal aim for the season (Yorkshire Evening Post).
Daniel Farke has received a vote of confidence, being ranked among the elite category of Premier League managers and noted as the third-longest-serving boss at his current club in the division (LeedsLive). Meanwhile, a former Arsenal player has offered high praise for Leeds, comparing their potential to Brighton and suggesting a strong finish is "not beyond them" (Yorkshire Evening Post).
On the FPL front, LeedsUnited.com have previewed whether Stach could be back among the goals this weekend (LeedsUnited.com), while the official club website has also published travel information for supporters heading to the Stadium of Light and confirmed the match officials appointed for the trip (LeedsUnited.com) (LeedsUnited.com).
In transfer and former-player news, Joe Gelhardt has reflected on his summer move to Hull City, admitting he "didn't know how big Leeds were" until his move away, and revealing an 11th-hour intervention from Hull owner Acun Ilicali nearly saw the deal collapse (LeedsLive). Former Leeds defender Charlie Cresswell has also opened up on his reasons for leaving the club, describing the decision as "scary" as he now enjoys Europa League football elsewhere (LeedsLive). Separately, a former Leeds Championship-winning boss has returned to management, taking charge at a League Two club (Yorkshire Evening Post).
Away from the pitch, Leeds United fans have a new reason to celebrate after a fan partnership was launched with a popular city centre restaurant (LeedsLive).
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