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Cesc Fàbregas Delivers Scathing Assessment of Leeds United: “Time to Sack Farke and Bring in Fresh Blood”

In a fiery appearance on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fàbregas unleashed a torrent of criticism on Leeds United’s faltering Premier League season. As the Whites hover perilously close to the drop zone following a dramatic 3-3 draw with Liverpool, Fàbregas didn’t mince words: Daniel Farke must go, and now.

“Leeds are in freefall,” Fàbregas declared, his tactical acumen on full display. “Sitting 16th with only 15 points from 15 matches—four wins, three draws, eight defeats—that’s survival scrap, not the ambitious football this club promised. They had Liverpool pegged at 3-1 up at Elland Road, but crumbled under pressure. Farke’s system is rigid; it’s Championship-level pressing in a league that demands precision and adaptability.”

Fàbregas, the World Cup-winning maestro known for his visionary play, dissected Leeds’ woes with surgical precision. He lauded their promotion under Farke as “a testament to resilience,” but slammed the manager’s failure to evolve. “Defensively, they’re abysmal—third-worst in the league, shipping 28 goals. That high line exposes them every time; without top-tier defenders, it’s suicide. Crysencio Summerville’s flair is squandered in chaos, and the midfield? Ethan Ampadu’s solid, but there’s no control. They’re being dominated week in, week out.

“Highlighting recent debacles, Fàbregas pointed to the 4-0 Arsenal hammering, a toothless 1-1 against Wolves, and the Liverpool meltdown where Mohamed Salah’s late double turned victory into despair. “Farke’s changes are predictable and late—subbing in Mateo Joseph when you’re defending a lead? It’s not innovative; the team lacks cohesion, playing like individuals rather than a unit.

“Fàbregas’ call resonates amid mounting fan fury at Elland Road, where “Farke Out” chants erupted during the Liverpool game. Strikingly, a vocal section of supporters is rallying for Fàbregas himself as the ideal replacement. Social media buzzes with #FabregasIn, praising his coaching stint at Como and tactical nous. “Cesc gets modern football,” one fan tweeted. “He’d instill that Barcelona DNA—possession with purpose.” Petitions and banners demand the 38-year-old Spaniard, seeing him as the spark to reignite Leeds’ fire.

“Sack Farke before the festive fixtures bury them,” Fàbregas urged. “Leeds boast gems like Wilfried Gnonto, Pascal Struijk, and Pascal Gross, but they’re directionless. The 49ers must act—poach a proven mind. Why not me? I’d love the challenge.” Farke, post-match, claimed: “Patience will pay off.” But with Brentford next on December 14, the clock ticks. Fàbregas’ verdict? “Leeds fans deserve a revolution.