Daniel Farke is facing an uphill battle to keep hold of his job at Elland Road.
The Leeds United boss has endured a difficult season so far as he attempts to preserve the club's Premier League status following their promotion from the EFL Championship last term.
After a bright start, Leeds find themselves in the relegation zone after picking up just three wins so far this season. Things have taken a severe downturn of late with Farke's side losing three games in a row, conceding eight goals and throwing away a lead in two of the three games.
As a result, patience is wearing thin and Farke could be on his last legs as Leeds boss.
Decision To Be Made On Daniel Farke's Leeds Future
Daniel Farke
Farke's future as Leeds boss could be decided within the next week. According to reports from Football Insider, the German boss has two games to save his job.
The Whites face Man City on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium, before hosting Chelsea on Wednesday night. If they fail to secure a point against the two clubs, it could be curtains for Farke.
Should the 49ers decide to sack their boss, the club will step up their efforts to name their next head coach.
Carlos Corberan is one contender for the role, having spent three years at the club between 2017 and 2020, working predominantly under Marcelo Bielsa at Elland Road. Now with Valencia, Leeds would face a battle to bring him to the club. Bielsa himself and Brendan Rodgers have also been linked with the post.
Timing Of Farke Decision Harsh
Daniel Farke
Farke's future with Leeds United looks to be all-but decided, but the timing of this decision seems bizarre. Sitting in the relegation zone, it's no surprise that the ex-Norwich boss is under pressure. After all, Leeds are desperate to retain their Premier League status beyond this season.
However, it seems like he is being set up to fail with an expectation that he will pick up points in their next two games. Manchester City away is arguably the toughest game that Leeds will face all season. Meanwhile, Chelsea under Enzo Maresca are a serious threat.
No one would be surprised if Leeds failed to pick up a point against the two teams, making this short-term points target a bit silly.
It feels like they've already decided what Farke's fate will be. If that is the case, they should just pull the trigger and put him out of his misery rather than sending him on a hiding to nothing.
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