Leeds United
Noah Okafor. Credit: Imago
Daniel Farke and Leeds United begin their tough run of fixtures from now till the end of the season. The Whites are not out of trouble yet, and are now just three points above the relegation zone.
The pressure will definitely be on as Leeds are the last of the relegation-threatened clubs to play this weekend. West Ham got a huge result on Friday night, and Nottingham Forest also managed a point. Farke’s men have it all to do if they want to stand a chance down the line this season.
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Leeds have just two points from their last four league games, which does not inspire confidence ahead of their visit to Old Trafford. Michael Carrick has lost just one league game in his last five ahead of Monday night’s clash.
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The Red Devils only had a few doubts ahead of the game in Lisandro Martinez and Patrick Dorgu, but both could make it in time to play on Monday. Leeds will be without Anton Stach and Joe Rodon, who have been ruled out for the rest of the month. Carrick’s side are in form and are chasing after a place in Europe over the last few weeks.
Noah Okafor
Noah Okafor’s Instagram story. Credit: IG
Daniel Farke also said that Noah Okafor and Dan James were doubts ahead of the game. On Monday morning, Okafor posted a matchday graphic on his Instagram story, strongly hinting that he will be a part of the squad for tonight’s crucial clash. Leeds have handled the winger well since his return from injury, and he could play a huge part in the upcoming league games.
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Daniel Farke will be glad to have Leeds star back
With the lack of pace and directness in the lineup in recent weeks, Farke will be pleased to have Okafor available. The Leeds United attack has looked a bit flat in the past few games, which has not helped the Whites take points. And with Dan James and Wilfried Gnonto misfiring, Okafor will be a huge factor in the coming games. The winger’s cameo against Chelsea earlier this year showed why he is so impactful in attack; he stretched the opposition with runs in behind. He plays well off a central target like Calvert-Lewin or Nmecha, which makes the team much better anytime he plays. Okafor could be an impact player in the last few games of the season.