Leeds news: Two stars frustrated at lack of game-time as big doubts surface over 'special' Farke asset
Ao Tanaka and Jaka Bijol have both expressed frustration at a lack of minutes at Leeds and we've looked into whether a January exit could be on.
๐ก๐ต Ao Tanaka has dropped down the order for Leeds and it's hard to see a way into the starting XI.
Prem minutes played this season
Stach: 607
Ampadu: 438
Longstaff: 476
Tanaka: 181
The player admits he's frustrated by his situation โคต๏ธ
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08.10.2025 08:32 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Lanky Leeds had four 'key criteria' from summer signings as Farke vision grants survival chance
Leeds have been told they have given themselves a shot at Premier League survival after being heralded for four key strategies from all their summer targets
๐ก๐ต Leeds United's summer transfer strategy was all about height and physicality.
Six games into the season, you have to say it's served them well - and now two pundits have talked up their survival chances โคต๏ธ
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30.09.2025 13:58 โ ๐ 6 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
A word for this man who has been outstanding since signing.
Already looks an absolute bargain for the ยฃ10m fee and up there with the best LBs in the PL so far this season.
Solid in the tackle, tenacious, a great engine, supports the attack and an intelligent player.
Brilliant recruitment by #LUFC
28.09.2025 08:09 โ ๐ 62 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 4 ๐ 0
Positives: some really good displays out there. Gudmundsson excellent down the left, Stach tidy + combative, DCL running the channels + hold-up play great, Okafor a menace and exciting to watch, but Longstaff on another level in midfield. My MOTM!
Close to that win and really it shouldโve been
#LUFC
27.09.2025 16:09 โ ๐ 14 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
What a game and oh so close to a brilliant result for Leeds United.
Heartbreaking given the timing of the equaliser but Leeds played very well, especially second half.
A lot to be pleased about, but thatโs three points dropped now in three games owing to stoppage time strikes against #LUFC
27.09.2025 16:07 โ ๐ 7 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
This is a good game. Pretty end to end, both sides going for it, opportunities aplenty, a melee, a few late tackles and anyoneโs for the taking.
If Leeds can be more clinical, a win is there for us.
Have to be happy though, weโve played well and held our own. 1-1 at HT.
#LUFC
27.09.2025 14:48 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Anton Stach really is a character. His latest Instagram post to preview the Bournemouth game, if you've not seen it, is another belter.
Gotta love him!
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27.09.2025 10:27 โ ๐ 14 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 1
Leeds United boast three of Prem's top five across vital metric; 'Duracell bunnies' aid survival belief
Leeds United's encouraging start to life as a Premier League side can be attributed to some impressive stats being posted by three of Daniel Farke's stars.
โช๏ธ Leeds' solid start this season is underpinned by Daniel Farke's side boasting three of the Premier League's top five in one vital metric.
Shades of Marcelo Bielsa - but Saturday's clash with Bournemouth represents a huge test โฌ
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27.09.2025 09:00 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Might not like a couple of their players, but canโt knock the rise and rise of Bournemouth as a club. Significantly punching above their weight, a team packed full of talent, coached by an elite manager.
Very hard game for #LUFC, but a good test of where weโre at on a PL level
Predictions?
26.09.2025 08:43 โ ๐ 13 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 13 ๐ 1
LaLiga side Getafe are on the cusp of agreeing a contract with former Leeds striker Patrick Bamford.
A new life in LaLiga and the suburbs of Madrid awaits.
If he can prove his fitness, he could face Real Madrid on October 19.
As reported by @MatteMoretto
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23.09.2025 10:19 โ ๐ 37 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 3 ๐ 1
Raphinha, his wife Natalia, and their little boy at the Ballon d'Or awards in Paris last night.
Such a great photo.
Deserved higher than 5th, but one day, that top prize could be his.
#LUFC #FCBarcelona #BallonDor
23.09.2025 07:25 โ ๐ 20 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 3 ๐ 0
Three of the last four times #LUFC have scored three goals or more in a single Premier League away day victory have come at Wolves, winning their 4-2 (March 2023) & 3-2 (March 2022).
Molineux becoming a lucky ground for us: 10 goals scored on our last three PL visits
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21.09.2025 07:53 โ ๐ 6 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
A day it all came together for #LUFC as a Prem side.
Very good team performance, contributions across the park and a magnificent seven points clear of bottom-of-the-table Wolves.
A BIG day, a HUGE result, and an EMPHATIC way to end talk of that we canโt cut it!
Happy for Farke!
20.09.2025 15:56 โ ๐ 26 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Can I claim the assist? ๐
20.09.2025 14:52 โ ๐ 9 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Brilliant half #LUFC and one that can put all those doubters to bed (for now at least).
Not let their heads drop after that early Wolves and a day of firsts with three summer signings - DCL, Stach and Okafor - all netting their first goals for the club.
Stach has the excellent! An orchestrator!
20.09.2025 14:52 โ ๐ 12 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
You canโt have it both ways with us. You canโt go gung ho in PL.
Ipswich, Leicester & Saints let in a combined total of 248 goals last season. (80,82,86) We have to go into games staying solid at the back. Especiallly with our attack.
Good luck to DF & the boys. MOT #LUFC ๐๐
20.09.2025 08:52 โ ๐ 28 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 6 ๐ 0
Fun fact: Dominic Calvert-Lewin has failed to score in seven Premier League appearances vs Wolves during his career, amounting to some 413 minutes.
If ever there is a time to end a barren streak... โช๏ธ๐ก๐ต๐ #LUFC
20.09.2025 09:02 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1
Make no bones about it, today is huge for Leeds. Win, and that seven-point buffer to Wolves looks very comforting, even at this early stage; lose, and the relegation fears become that bit louder.
No doubts on Leeds' quality - but can we unlock the code in front of goal?
#LUFC
20.09.2025 08:25 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Harry Gray given clear pathway into Leeds first team as Tottenham target gets HUGE Farke promise
Daniel Farke has told Harry Gray "no manager is better for your development than me" after explaining when the teenager would get more chances at Leeds.
โช๏ธ ๐ค Daniel Farke insists heโs the perfect manager for shaping Harry Grayโs fledgling career - but insists heโs wonโt be railroaded into starting him before heโs ready at Leeds United.
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18.09.2025 17:07 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Revealed: The sides Leeds United's crown jewel could have joined as exit questions are raised
Leeds United star Ao Tanaka finds himself a man in increased demand, and could yet be lured away next year after sources named the clubs keen on a deal.
โช๐ก๐ต After Ao Tanaka's revelation that he could have left Leeds this summer, several clubs still retain an interest in the Japan star.
And while the Japan star is settled at Elland Road, his admirers continue to keep a close watch.
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17.09.2025 15:27 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1
Leeds United's best front three named as Farke looks to crack attacking code at Wolves
Leeds have failed to score in three straight PL games, so we have joined a pundit in naming Daniel Farke's best front three to unlock goals and creativity.
โช๏ธ๐ก๐ต Which players do you think comprise Leeds United's best front three?
I've presented a few thoughts here in the hope Daniel Farke can abandon caution and crack the code at Molineux on Saturday. A win would be HUGE โคต๏ธ
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16.09.2025 10:58 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Not sure anyone is saying Largie left so we could get DCL.
But more people are commenting on the clubโs transfer policies.
Personally not sure on Okafor but prepared to be proved wrong!
15.09.2025 15:32 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Farke comes in for severe criticism as Leeds fans rage at bizarre triple transfer decision
Leeds United fans fear they will continue struggling to score all season after drawing another blank at Fulham - and with three somewhat puzzling transfer decisions coming under the spotlight.
โช๏ธ๐ก๐ตLeeds fans up in arms after drawing another blank on Saturday - and with questions now being asked about Calvert-Lewin, the decision to let Largie Ramazani leave has also enraged others
The fans' verdict from Fulham 1 Leeds 0
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15.09.2025 11:30 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 1
Football can be SO cruel. Good display by #LUFC and more than worthy of a point. Competed well and more than held our own.
But zero goals scored again is not a good look. Farke will have to work out how to crack that code! And quickly!!
Darlow deserved better; two great saves
13.09.2025 15:59 โ ๐ 21 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 3 ๐ 0
Decent half #LUFC, weโve competed well and look the better side. Solid in midfield, not looked too troubled in defence but a little toothless in attack.
Great header from DCL header to tee up a Longstaff rasper that grazed the bar before HT. Something there for us, youโd think
13.09.2025 14:49 โ ๐ 6 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Not an easy trip for Leeds today and weโll need to use the ball better - and play with less fear - than we did in our last away day in the Prem.
Really hoping Ampadu can play a part, and we see safe hands from Darlow.
Point would be a decent result and I think #LUFC can get it.
Predictions?
13.09.2025 08:04 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 3 ๐ 0
Mourinho to Leeds touted by prominent journalist; second name also in frame to replace Farke
Leeds United are being backed to consider a move for Jose Mourinho, while a second name has also been linked as a replacement for manager Daniel Farke.
Jose Mourinho and Nuno Espirito Santo touted as managerial options for Leeds if they sack Daniel Farke.
Should this even be a question? The reports are wholly disrespectful to a man who has highest ppg average of any manager in the club's history.
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11.09.2025 09:09 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 6 ๐ 0
Aston Villa 'very keen' on Mateta snare as striker laughs off Leeds interest for bigger fish - sources
Jean-Philippe Mateta has no interest in a move to Leeds but the prospect of heading to Aston Villa is rousing the striker, TEAMtalk can reveal.
Leeds United told reported striker target Jean-Philippe Mateta is more roused by a move to Aston Villa than Elland Road.
Exclusive detail, and the reasons why, in @FrazFletcher story โคต๏ธ #LUFC #CPFC #AVFC | @teamtalk-official.bsky.social
09.09.2025 12:37 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 3 ๐ 0
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