Leeds manager Daniel Farke is in the final year of his contract at Elland Road and we are entering a worrying period when it comes to managers. “A lot of big clubs have problems with their managers.
Sacking a manager before an international break is usually considered the perfect time for a change.
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That gives a new manager two or three weeks to settle in, meet some of the players, set up his backroom and simply break the ice at the new club.
There are no real signs that Farke could be heading for the exit door, and it is certainly something Leeds will actively try to avoid.
Still, it’s always a worrying situation when a manager has little time left on his contract. Leeds need to do everything they can to get a new deal for Farke in place as quickly as possible.
Beyond the international break – we are also approaching the time of year when clubs make changes if they have had a disastrous start to the season.
Clubs such as Fulham, Tottenham, Crystal Palace and even Manchester United and Chelsea find themselves in a precarious situation at the moment, which could be a concern for Leeds.
Some of the aforementioned clubs may not be the most attractive projects right now, but if Farke believes in their projects and wants to take the next step, Leeds will have to do everything they can to avoid that situation.
Extending his contract as soon as possible will help eliminate all speculation, because there is no doubt that many clubs would be eager to bring in a manager like him.
The uncomfortable truth for Leeds fans is that their club performs well above its weight class under Farke.
Clubs around the Premier League – perhaps teams competing in Europe – will be impressed with the job he has done, and it could lead to interest very soon.
It’s never easy to get managers out of clubs, but with Farke’s contract expiring, it could be a little easier than Leeds hope.
In any case, Leeds must do everything they can to tie Farke to a new deal as soon as possible.
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