Daniel Farke’s Leeds United side have scored just one goal from open play this season. The worries about the attack continue to linger as the team prepare for this weekend’s Premier League clash.
The Whites are on the road once again, as they will visit the Molineux to face Wolverhampton Wanderers. Vitor Pereira’s side have failed to pick up a single point this season, and Leeds fans hope that that will continue to be the case come Saturday.
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Farke will also be hoping his team can find the back of the net.
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Daniel Farke speaks on what Harry Gray needs now
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In Thursday’s press conference, Daniel Farke failed to comment on if Harry Gray will be in the first team anytime soon. But what he did point out is that the striker needs a lot of things before he is ready to play senior football:
”I gave Harry his debut at 16 but if I would back a manager to be brave enough to play a young player, I would pick me if I’m honest.
”I’ve said everything necessary. He needs first-team training sessions to get used to physicality.
”He needs game-time with the U21s to not lose his confidence. What he needs most is time and peace.”
Leeds United boss addresses ‘lack of quality’ comments
After the loss to Fulham, Farke was blunt when the media questioned him about the lack of goals. He said the quality in the team in attack has been underwhelming. Journalists questioned him on the meaning behind the quotes, and this was Daniel Farke’s response:
”I spoke with the lads about this. Whatever you say, you’re always criticised.
”After deadline day I tried to stay calm and back my players. 95 per cent of comments were on not criticising recruitment.
”If I then say the players we have lack a little quality, the other five per cent criticise.
”Plan was always to add more offensive options, I can’t then say it was never the plan.
”We have good players who are back, but they are still challenges they need to improve. It must be possible to say ‘I like this guy, he works hard but has to improve offensive output’.
”They all know how much I trust them, if not they wouldn’t be in our squad.
”I back them to improve from two or three years ago.”
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