Leeds United boss Daniel Farke is under pressure and could now potentially be replaced at Elland Road with a coach who has his fair share of Premier League experience.
Daniel Farke remains defiant in the face of scrutiny at Leeds
Managers coming under pressure is never nice to see. However, Farke is arguably the boss most at risk among anyone in the top flight at the moment amid growing fan discontent and patchy results in West Yorkshire.
So much so, reports suggest the Leeds manager has two matches to save his job, with the search for a permanent successor already taking shape and several candidates identified if he is to part ways with 49ers Enterprises.
Names such as Carlos Corberan and former Whites hero Marcelo Bielsa have been entered into the discussion. However, one of the strongest contenders comes in the form of Brendan Rodgers, who is available to take over after leaving Celtic earlier this season.
Nevertheless, Farke remained defiant when questioned over his future on Thursday, claiming that he is cut out to handle the pressure associated with managing Leeds and what comes with it.
He told BBC Sport: “I don’t need to hide. I was aware of this passionate club on the first day I walked in. We played the best season in club history last season. Several times there were questions. If you can’t handle it, don’t become manager or a player of Leeds United.”
Farke’s persistence and belief in his project is heartening, albeit there are sections of the Leeds support that are becoming increasingly frustrated with his reluctance to adopt pragmatism when it suits the flow of the game.
Either way, the Whites are clearly doing their due diligence in case they need to make a decision, and another strong candidate has come to their attention amid recent developments.
Leeds eyeing Ange Postecoglou as Farke successor
According to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook, Leeds could hire Ange Postecoglou to replace Daniel Farke after his short spell at Nottingham Forest came to an end before Sean Dyche replaced him.
The Australian has admirers within the corridors of Elland Road and prefers an attacking 4-3-3 formation. However, it isn’t yet known whether he would be willing to go back into Premier League management after being dismissed at both Tottenham Hotspur and the City Ground in a relatively short space of time.
Ange Postecoglou’s record in the Premier League
Matches
81
Wins
31
Draws
12
Losses
38
Described as “really impressive” by Fabian Hurzeler, he famously claimed Europa League glory earlier this year. Also, he won five trophies in two seasons at Celtic, building an intriguing CV in British football.
Notably, a 9-0 victory over Dundee United during his second season in charge of the Bhoys gained worldwide attention, showcasing the attacking principles he possesses as a manager and what can happen when he has the freedom to implement them properly.
Of course, Leeds’ fight against relegation represents an entirely different proposition, and if he were to be hired, focusing on keeping the ball out at the other end would have to be his main priority.