“Needs to be dealt with soon before it persist” Daniel Farke Ground braking problem at Leeds United that need immediate solution to not ruin season brilliant start.
Around a year ago, Daniel Farke made a bold statement when asked about the possibility of Joel Piroe leading the attack, confidently declaring, “when it comes to strikers, I know my business.”
This confidence is understandable given his success with Teemu Pukki at Norwich City, and now at Leeds, Mateo Joseph is his latest project.
After going three games without a goal, Joseph was eager to get off the mark at the end of August against Hull City. While his two assists and Man of the Match performance against Sheffield Wednesday showed his abilities beyond scoring, for a striker, not finding the back of the net regularly can be frustrating.
However, Joseph finally got his goal in style, darting to the near post to tap in a Manor Solomon cross, giving Leeds the lead against Hull:
In the first half of 2024, Patrick Bamford enjoyed a resurgence in form, scoring freely before being sidelined by injury at a crucial point in Leeds’ season. Unfortunately, those injury problems have resurfaced this season, with Bamford missing the last two games.
Thankfully, Joel Piroe showcased his goalscoring prowess by sealing the win against Hull, but there is now significant pressure on Joseph to not only contribute with goals but also provide everything else needed in attack.
It’s well-known that Piroe isn’t suited to the same channel-running and hold-up play that Bamford offers, while Bamford’s fitness remains an ongoing concern.
This leaves Leeds in a potentially precarious position, relying on a 20-year-old to remain fit and in form. It’s something the club may need to address in the January transfer window.
As a Leeds United season ticket holder since 2013/14, I’ve witnessed everything from Pablo Hernandez’s brilliance to 5-1 thrashings. I’ve seen it all at Elland Road.