Sport nationLeeds United manager Daniel Farke has praised his squad for their unity and togetherness, after they organized a team meal to lift spirits ahead of their play-off campaign. The Whites will face Norwich City in the semi-finals, with the first leg taking place on Sunday.
Farke was delighted to see his players taking initiative and bonding outside of training, saying: “I love this and always encourage this. I have a feeling we have a really great spirit. This group is united and so tight together. For me, it’s second to none, I think it’s outstanding and why this young team has played such a season with 90 points.”
The team meal was organized by the players themselves, with Junior Firpo, one of the more senior players, posting a statement of intent on Instagram. He shared a picture with the caption ‘270’, referencing the number of minutes of football Leeds are away from the Premier League.
Farke has often highlighted the youth and inexperience of his squad, but he believes their spirit and togetherness can carry them through the play-offs. He said: “We’re not the end product, but the spirit was always good. In terms of togetherness and unity, you can be united when the sun’s shining, with a club record of unbeaten games, sadly we lost our last two games, they are still so together in these moments.”
Leeds United will be looking to make history by becoming the first team to win promotion via the play-offs, after failing in all five previous attempts. With their squad united and determined, they will be hoping to overcome Norwich City and reach the final at Wembley.
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