Sport nationLeeds United manager Daniel Farke is refusing to discuss the possibility of his team entering the Championship play-offs, despite their current second-place position in the table. With one game remaining in the season, Leeds are still in contention for automatic promotion, and Farke is determined to focus solely on achieving that goal.
Speaking after his team’s 4-0 defeat to QPR, Farke insisted that he would not be drawn into discussing the play-offs, as it would send the wrong message to his players. “Let’s speak about this when it’s really confirmed and we speak about how we approach the play-offs,” he said. “I’m not willing to speak about the play-offs right now because I’m not tempted to send the wrong messages that we already give up on something like this.”
Farke’s focus remains on securing the top two spot, and he is adamant that his team can still achieve this. “My focus, as long as everything is possible, and as it stands it is possible, is just on chasing the top two, not on the play-offs at all,” he said. “So my focus is just on winning the last home game to give ourselves a chance to finish in the top two and, once this is not possible, then we can speak about the play-offs.”
Leeds’ superior goal difference to Ipswich Town, their main rivals for the second promotion spot, could yet prove crucial in the final reckoning. However, Farke is not getting ahead of himself, and is instead focusing on the task at hand – winning the final home game of the season against Southampton.
The Leeds United boss has a clear vision for his team, and is determined to achieve it. “I want to win the last few points and I want to finish the season on 93 points,” he said. This would guarantee Leeds’ promotion to the Premier League, and would be a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication throughout the season.
Farke’s refusal to discuss the play-offs may seem stubborn to some, but it is a deliberate tactic designed to keep his players focused on the task at hand. By not entertaining the possibility of entering the play-offs, Farke is ensuring that his team remains fully committed to achieving their goal of automatic promotion.
This approach is not without its risks, however. If Leeds fail to secure promotion, they will be forced to enter the play-offs, where they will face stiff competition from other teams vying for a place in the Premier League. However, Farke is confident in his team’s abilities, and believes that they have what it takes to succeed.
Leeds United’s promotion push has been a long and arduous one, with the team facing numerous challenges along the way. However, under Farke’s guidance, they have remained focused and determined, and are now on the cusp of achieving their goal.
The final game of the season promises to be a thrilling encounter, with Leeds facing off against Southampton in a must-win match. The stakes are high, but Farke and his team are ready for the challenge. With their superior goal difference and determination to succeed, Leeds are well-placed to secure promotion and make a long-awaited return to the Premier League.
In the meantime, Farke’s refusal to discuss the play-offs has sent a clear message to his players – that promotion is the only goal, and that nothing else will be accepted. This approach may be seen as stubborn by some, but it is a testament to Farke’s unwavering commitment to his team and their goals.
As the season draws to a close, Leeds United fans are on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the final outcome. Will Farke’s team secure promotion, or will they be forced to enter the play-offs? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – Daniel Farke and his team will give it their all in pursuit of their goal.
Amina Umar
Sport nation
