Daniel Farke gets further marginal gain as Leeds United embrace data revolution

Leeds United have taken a step to try and prevent injuries for the new campaign.

The likes of Ethan Ampadu, Ao Tanaka, Gabriel Gudmundsson and Dan James spent time on the sidelines last season.

The Whites already had a partnership with Kitman Labs, who use data to help with injury recovery and manage welfare.

That was primarily with their Thorp Arch academy, though, and a report on Tuesday claims it will now be expanded.

It states that the link-up will now go right the way through to Daniel Farke's senior side.

Furthering their partnership should help the Elland Road side to keep their players fitter and help get players back to action quicker.

What has CEO said about Leeds partnership expansion?

Kitman Labs CEO Stephen Smith has spoken out about the move from the LS11 outfit, which sees his company's agreement cover the whole team.

He believes that the move is a signal of intent from the Yorkshire club, and shared insight to how it will work.

Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds, he said: "We are not coming in telling them what to do.

"It's very much about helping them implement the types of processes they want.

"Leeds already have an incredible team. We are giving those brilliant people brilliant insights at the right time so they can make better decisions."

How the partnership will benefit Leeds next season

Leeds are clearly looking for every possible marginal gain, as they try to cement their Premier League status, after securing survival last season by a comfortable margin.

While the likes of Brighton, Brentford and Bournemouth utilise data in the transfer window to seal bargain signing, perhaps the Peacocks could lead the way in the fitness field.

They had a good injury record last season, with the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, James Justin and Jaka Bijol being considered prone to issues before they joined.

The new developments could give them the edge over the teams that they are in a survival battle with, or may even lead to an unexpected European place, if it works out.

Only time will tell, but it is an encouraging development as supporters look for every reason to believe the team can overachieve next time around, rather than being involved in a relegation fight again.

The Peacocks are embracing the data revolution in a different way, and it remains to been whether they will reap the rewards, but they will hope that they do and establish themselves where they belong for the long-term.