Daniel Farke redemption, Dominic Calvert-Lewin key – Three things learned from Leeds draw vs Sunderland
Leeds United drew 1-1 against Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday.
The Stadium of Light hosted Daniel Farke’s team on 28 December, with the Whites going into the break a goal down.
Simon Adingra’s challenge on Joe Rodon should’ve at least warranted a yellow card, with the Cote d’Ivoire international scoring minutes after bringing the defender down, who was eventually substituted.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin eventually equalised for the visitors a few minutes into the second half, with the West Yorkshire outfit on top for the most part after the break.
Daniel Farke fails to take authority at Leeds United
With Rodon clearly compromised after being brought down by Brian Brobbey and Adingra, Farke failed to take control of the situation.
The Welsh centre-back continued to play on despite limping, and he ended up playing the 23-year-old forward onside for the first goal.
In the end, the 28-year-old was replaced by Ao Tanaka at around the half-hour mark, with the Whites changing their system.
Had the German manager made the change earlier, it could be argued that they wouldn’t have conceded in the manner they did.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin transfer has secured Premier League survival
Calvert-Lewin has made history at Leeds, becoming the first player to score in six consecutive games for them in the Premier League.
The England international has been a game-changing signing at Elland Road, and can undoubtedly help the Whites avoid relegation this season.
With the former Everton striker on their side, the West Yorkshire outfit will feel they have guaranteed their survival.
As things stand, the West Yorkshire outfit have opened up a considerable gap with 18th-place West Ham United, who have continued to struggle under Nuno Espirito Santo.
Elland Road faithful will want to be fly on the wall during Daniel Farke half-time talks
Farke has turned his situation around at Elland Road after uncertainty around his future just a few weeks back.
The German manager’s job was under threat in LS11, but the change in system at half-time against Manchester City has undoubtedly given him a lifeline.
| Competition | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses |
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With the Whites now more flexible, switching between back five and back four, Farke has found a new lease of life.
Against Man City, Liverpool and now Sunderland, the West Yorkshire outfit have come out in a completely different side after the break, and it would certainly be intriguing to be a fly on the wall during the German manager’s half-time talks.
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