Daniel Farke’s image may give Leeds United’s outsiders a surprising start following unsettling news on Monday. Look at Daniel Farke, the manager of Leeds United, will be crossing his fingers that Ethan Ampadu is well enough to play today, but if he isn’t, Charlie Cresswell may be hoping for an extremely uncommon start.
Leeds will try to bounce back from their first league loss of 2024 this past weekend when they take on mid-table Sunderland at home today in the Championship run-in.
Daniel Farke will be aware that he must play better than he did against Coventry City on Saturday in the remaining five games of the season.
For tonight’s match at Elland Road, no players are returning to the team, but there is new worry regarding defender Ethan Ampadu, who has been a constant.
The Wales international has been unwell lately, and Farke disclosed in his pre-game press conference that he is doubtful for today’s encounter (via the YEP):
There appear to be two alternatives available to Farke with his center-back pairing if Ampadu is ruled out of tonight’s match.
Although Joe Rodon will get the start, it is unclear who he will partner with—either Liam Cooper or Charlie Cresswell.
It’s concerning how many risky passes we can make into the box from corners that never appear to be giving up a goal, but Cresswell poses a menace whenever he advances.
