As impressive as Daniel Farke's 5-4-1 system has been this season, the last six Premier League games have all highlighted why Leeds United still need an alternative plan.
The Yorkshire club already made one system change to turn their season around and now, as they look to finish the job and seal survival, Farke could produce more tactical genius.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke acknowledges fans after the match
Of course, a change in system could also welcome wingers back into the side. The likes of Wilfried Gnonto and Dan James have plummeted down the pecking order since the 5-4-1 change and will be desperate for an opportunity.
Farke must work on Leeds backup plan this summer
Four points clear of the dropzone with seven games left to play, Leeds should avoid the drop at this stage. It would be a deserved achievement following an excellent turnaround, but it's not job done for Farke.
Leeds' remains PL fixtures
Man Utd vs Leeds
Leeds vs Wolves
Bournemouth vs Leeds
Leeds vs Burnley
Tottenham vs Leeds
Leeds vs Brighton
West Ham vs Leeds
The German has a big summer ahead as the Whites set their sights on becoming Premier League mainstays. On the transfer front, the 49ers must back their man again. Tactically, though, the ball is in Farke's court to come up with fresh ideas in the event that his 5-4-1 change suffers from second season syndrome.
Prior to switching it up, Leeds used a 4-1-4-1 with little success - winning three of their opening 13 games. But the blame for that failure could be put down to struggling wide players, who now have no part to play in the new system.
Daniel Farke
Both Gnonto and James have failed to score a single Premier League goal this season and any change back to the only system would be introducing out-of-form players unless Farke turned to fresh options.
Farke's winger solution
With recent reports claiming that Gnonto is likely to leave Elland Road this summer, there could be a chance for Largie Ramazani to return from his loan spell and make an instant impact.
ramazani-leeds
A large reason why Farke was forced to change system is because of his failing wingers. By welcoming Ramazani back into the side, the Leeds boss would have the option to turn back to his old formation whenever his side are up against lower blocks - as will be the case more often next season.
25/26 Stats Ramazani Gnonto
Minutes 695 380
Goals 5 0
Assists 1 1
Successful Dribbles 14 1
Chances Created 13 6
Ramazani would instantly add the goalscoring threat that Gnonto has failed to add ever since stepping into the Premier League.
His chance creation numbers and take-on success also suggests that the Italian quickly became a hindrance rather than a reliable outlet. Farke had no choice but to change things up.
Had it been Ramazani in that role from the start of the season, then the system change may not have been necessary in the first place - such is the threat that he offers.
According to Como scout Ben Mattinson, the 25-year-old also has "so many similarities to Crysensio Summerville" and that should only be a positive for those at Elland Road.
Summerville Leeds stats (timeless)
Whilst Leeds' current wide men have struggled this season, Summerville has finally shown signs of reaching his full potential - scoring seven goals in all competitions for West Ham United this season.
If Ramazani is of that same level upon his return in the summer, then Farke simply must find a place for the winger in his side.
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