Criticising Daniel Farke for overseeing just four wins in Leeds United’s last 14 league games is not fair, in his eyes. After Saturday’s loss, some fans pointed out the manager’s poor recent record when you club together the end of last season with the start of this term.

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Carlton Palmer believes Leeds United are right to stick by Daniel Farke for the time being. It was reported by Football Insider earlier this week that the Whites’ board have decided to avoid any drastic decisions over his future after an underwhelming start to the new campaign.

Changes sound unlikely for Daniel Farke, based on Thursday’s press conference. The Leeds United manager’s vehement defence of this season’s performances and ‘carefully optimistic’ injury outlook could mean his side is unchanged once again.

The Whites have carried an increased threat from dead balls this season than in the second half of the previous campaign, thanks in part to the return of Pascal Struijk. The Dutchman has had the first contact on the ball from a number of corners and come close to scoring without yet finding the net or even the target.

Daniel Farke has revealed Leeds United have a number of minor doubts ahead of Saturday's Championship trip to Cardiff City, but he is hopeful most if not all will come through.

Latest updates from the Leeds United manager's press conference ahead of Saturday afternoon's Championship clash with Cardiff City at Cardiff City Stadium as Daniel Farke faces questions on team news

Leeds have won just one of the last seven league meetings with Cardiff, who proved a stumbling block for Marcelo Bielsa during the 2019/20 title-winning campaign. Farke will take hope from that sole victory being in this fixture last term, with his side running out 3-0 winners at the Cardiff City Stadium in January.