Daniel Farke is delighted by Leeds United’s picture-book goal, but a clean sheet is his best performance.
The first goal by Leeds United against Millwall, which was followed quickly by two more, was described by Daniel Farke as a goal you could “put in a book and sell,” but he was equally thrilled with the clean sheet his team kept at the New Den.
The 3-0 victory was Leeds’ first at the infamous south London stadium since 2012 thanks to two goals from Joel Piroe and one from Georginio Rutter.
Only their second Championship victory this year, manager Farke saw it as a sign that his team had passed a morality test.
The former Norwich City boss said, “I’ve played here several times and I know it’s an extraordinarily challenging place to come. “I know that as a team, we have been waiting here for more than ten years, so you have to be right on.
Because you cannot escape all of these long balls, long throw-ins, and corner kicks, there are times when you must demonstrate some toughness and tenacity.
“In these situations, you must sacrifice everything while maintaining composure and a strong mind in order to wait for the opportunities to calm the game down and let your abilities shine.
When I consider the first objective, it’s amazing that you can publish it right away and sell it.
Rutter scored his second goal for the team he paid £35 million to join in January, but he wasn’t the only attacking player who could feel encouraged by his performance.
“Dan James had two assists, (fellow substitute) Jaidon Anthony had a good chance, and I think it was quite close to a penalty,” claimed Farke.
“Scoring is usually beneficial for my attacking players’ confidence, and Rutter and Piroe had a terrific rapport with one another. Joel’s positioning seemed too deep in the last game, but tonight he was a little more adaptable and more fluid with the wingers.
Despite only having three attempts on target, clinical Leeds managed to keep their opponents to the
Farke emphasised the significance of his offensive players performing their duties and applying pressure to the build-up.
“The middle of the pitch was fairly important, and Joe (Rodon) had to be there with numerous clearances, dealing with their aerial danger. He had a tiny cut behind his brow, but he still had a warrior’s spirit.
Prior to Wednesday’s brief journey to Hull City, Ethan Ampadu will be evaluated, but Djed Spence will undoubtedly be out.
“He (Ampadu) took a knock, but he’s a fighter so I hope it’s just a bruise and he will be available,” said Farke. Djed will be sidelined for a number of weeks due to damage to his lateral ligaments. Although we must wait for a more thorough evaluation, it appears that no surgery is required.
The 3-0 victory was Leeds’ first at the infamous south London stadium since 2012 thanks to two goals from Joel Piroe and one from Georginio Rutter.
Only their second Championship victory this year, manager Farke saw it as a sign that his team had passed a morality test.
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The former Norwich City boss said, “I’ve played here several times and I know it’s an extraordinarily challenging place to come. “I know that as a team, we have been waiting here for more than ten years, so you have to be right on.
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