'I think I am in love' - Leeds United boss Daniel Farke receives emphatic seal of approval from ex-Chelsea man
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has drawn effusive praise from a former Chelsea and Celtic forward
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has been given an emphatic seal of approval by former Chelsea and Celtic forward Chris Sutton.
Farke has led Leeds to two wins and two draws across their opening four Premier League games. drawing plenty of praise.
They were ruthless under the Monday night (September 14) lights, completing a 4-1 rout of a lacklustre Newcastle United side.
Chris Sutton’s ‘love’ for Leeds United boss Daniel Farke
Sutton has lavished praise upon Farke and Leeds, backing the unbeaten side to continue their run against Crystal Palace on Sunday (September 20).
Via BBC Sport, he said: “I think I am in love with Leeds boss Daniel Farke. What a guy. We were talking about him on the Monday Night Club before Leeds walloped Newcastle and only idiots question whether he is the right man to move the club forward now.
“To see them beat Newcastle, and how emphatically they did it, was massive and more proof of their progress.
“In contrast, Crystal Palace are almost on the precipice after their shaky start under new manager Pierre Sage, and I just don't see the Eagles getting anything here.
“Leeds are so well-organised at the back with new goalkeeper James Trafford, who is an upgrade on last season, and and a new centre-half I like too, in Tarik Muharemovic.
“Dominic Calvert-Lewin is flying up front as well. He is fit, motivated and a real handful, which is another reason I can't see past a Leeds victory.”
Leeds United stars set for international action
Both Trafford and Calvert-Lewin have been rewarded for their form with England call-ups, with four Nations League fixtures on the horizon for the Three Lions.
Trafford was part of England’s World Cup squad but was an understudy to Jordan Pickford, while Calvert-Lewin missed out on the squad entirely.
Both are in the latest squad but will have their immediate focus on the Premier League this weekend.