Leeds United v Leicester City: Joel Piroe must be dropped by Daniel Farke
Joel Piroe has endured a difficult game for Leeds United in the top-of-the-table clash v Leicester City on Friday, 23 February.
Playing as the focal point of the attack, the Dutchman has struggled to get involved and has not had the influence Daniel Farke would have wanted him to.
The German needs to drop him at the break and move Georginio Rutter in a more advanced role to bring the best out of the rest of the attacking players.
Piroe ineffective for Leeds United in the final third
Piroe’s stats, per Sofascore, highlight his ineffectiveness and with two shots off target and zero successful ground duels out of two attempted, his contribution has been lacking.
Additionally, completing only eight passes with a 73% accuracy rate underscores his inability to link up play or maintain possession effectively.
Farke must emphasise the importance of individual accountability and team cohesion during his halftime talk.
Piroe’s poor performance not only affects his own confidence but also hampers the team’s ability to create scoring opportunities and control the midfield.
Daniel Farke needs to alter his tactics
By addressing the striker’s shortcomings directly but constructively, the German can encourage him to raise his game in the second half or consider a tactical substitution to inject fresh energy into the attack.
Moreover, Farke needs to rally the entire team to elevate their performance collectively.
They must tighten up defensively to prevent further goals from Leicester while also showing more urgency and creativity in their attacking play.
With promotion at stake, every player must step up and perform at their best and Farke’s halftime talk serves as a crucial moment to motivate his team towards a comeback in the second half.
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