Leeds United coach Falk: We need to have a solid defense and look forward to Darlow guarding the goal
2025-09-12 02:54
Leeds United will travel to Craven Cottage to challenge Fulham, and coach Daniel Farke hopes the team will maintain a solid defense while continuing its aggressive attack.
After being promoted to the Premier League, Leeds United have already achieved a record of one win, one draw, and one loss in the first three rounds of the season, amassing four points, demonstrating remarkable adaptability. At the pre-match press conference, Falk stated, "We want to win as many games as possible. We already have four points, two clean sheets, and our first win of the season."
"For a newly promoted team, the most important thing is to have a solid defense. This is the first step that must be adhered to in order to make it difficult for the opponent to beat them and create opportunities."
Although Falk insisted on prioritizing defense, he stressed that the team would not change its existing offensive style: "We don't play defensive football. Against Newcastle United and Everton, we took the initiative for a lot of time. We want to maintain our offensiveness while continuing to work on structure and defense."
In addition, Leeds United's main goalkeeper Lucas Perry is absent due to injury, but Farke is full of confidence in veteran Karl Darlow: "Karl's calm performance at critical moments last season was impressive, and his condition and physical fitness were also maintained at a high level in the pre-season."
"I'm sure he'll give a top performance this Sunday. He's an experienced goalkeeper, not the type to crumble under pressure, and the whole team has the trust and support to support him."
As the league progresses, Leeds United, under the leadership of Falk, must maintain their offensive sharpness while also accumulating more points through a solid defense. The team will strive to continue their positive momentum and secure their second victory of the season.
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