Farke turnaround has Leeds aiming to thrive not just survive
With exciting new signings and growing belief, Leeds United will hope a winning start to the Premier League means they can aim to thrive rather than just survive this time around.
Anton Stach's late free-kick gave Leeds United a crucial three points against Nottingham Forest in their Premier League opener, a stark contrast to last season's visit when Daniel Farke's side narrowly avoided relegation. Now, with five wins in their last eight league games, Leeds aim to thrive rather than merely survive. Manager Farke expressed his satisfaction with the victory and praised his team's performance.
The growing belief and the addition of exciting new signings bode well for the club's prospects in the upcoming season, with captain Ethan Ampadu expressing their ambition to become a top Premier League team. Leeds finished 14th last season, comfortably above the relegation zone, but their journey back to the top flight was not without challenges.
The tactical shift to a 3-5-2 formation proved pivotal, leading to five losses for the remainder of the campaign. Farke's side showed their attacking intent, a marked improvement from last year, and are determined to build on their recent success, especially away from home.
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