'They are living on cloud nine' - Premier League winner makes Europe claim in Leeds United assessment
A former Premier League and England star believes Leeds United could push for European football
Former England international Glen Johnson is “sure” Leeds United will set their sights on European qualification if they maintain strong form.
Leeds sit ninth in the Premier League table after 10 games and are within three points of the four teams directly above them.
Whites boss Daniel Farke has worked to temper expectations in LS11 but Johnson, a Premier League winner with Chelsea in 2005, does not see why the club cannot secure European football.
Glen Johnson’s Leeds United assessment
The former Liverpool defender told SeatPick: “I think it’s great to see Leeds competing in the top half of the Premier League again.
“They are living on cloud nine, they’ve only been back in the league for just over a year, and now they are going toe-to-toe with the biggest teams in the league.
“They played well against a very expensive Tottenham team on Saturday, and they seem to be enjoying their football when you watch them play.
“They’re doing a great job at the moment, and I don’t see why they couldn’t sneak into a European place this season. I think the Champions League is a little bit beyond them at the moment, but I’m sure the club will be setting their sights on the Conference or Europa League if their good vein of form continues.”
Leeds United’s break from club football
Leeds edged past Tottenham Hotspur in their last outing and now have a break from the hectic club football calendar.
Many of their key figures have jetted off on international duty and Farke will be keen to get them all back fit for the trip to Chelsea on November 21.
Goalkeeper James Trafford and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have both been named in the England squad, while there is also plenty of representation in the Wales squad with Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu, Jayden Lienou, Daniel James and Harry Wilson included.