Qudus SalihuAmid intense pressure and mounting fan discontent following a disappointing 2-1 home loss to Aston Villa, a significant update on Daniel Farke’s Leeds United future has reportedly dropped: the club’s ownership is understood to be standing by their manager for now. Sunday’s defeat to Villa, decided by a Morgan Rogers brace, plunged Leeds United into the Premier League relegation zone for the first time this season. This marked their fifth loss in six games, collecting a dismal three points from a possible 18. The frustration boiled over at Elland Road, with supporters voicing dissatisfaction at the full-time whistle, and one fan reportedly attempting to confront the manager on the touchline. Despite the dire run of results and increasing calls for a change from a section of the fanbase, reliable sources suggest the 49ers Enterprises ownership has no immediate plans to sack Farke. The club’s hierarchy is reportedly taking a longer-term view. They are understood to have expected the team to be near the bottom of the table at this stage, recognizing that Farke was left short of sufficient attacking options during the summer transfer window. Furthermore, pundits have weighed in, arguing that the performance against Villa showed the players are still fighting for their boss. Farke himself remains defiant. When questioned directly about the pressure and whether he had been given any assurances by the board, he stated, “No. We don’t have to speak about this topic… If you can’t handle the heat, don’t become a manager of Leeds United.” However, the German’s immediate future hinges on a brutal run of fixtures. Leeds face three of the league’s top sides in their next three games: Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool. While the “sack decision” is reportedly on hold, Farke must now guide his side through this unforgiving schedule to alleviate the tension and prove he can steer the club away from the bottom three.
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