ZeeboiLeeds United found themselves trailing once more in their Championship clash with Luton Town on Saturday.
Daniel Farke shook up his lineup with four alterations, introducing Junior Firpo, Karl Darlow, Ao Tanaka, and Wilfried Gnonto following the stalemate against Swansea.
The breakthrough came via Isaiah Jones, who slipped past Firpo at the back post to smash in a volleyed cross, mere moments after the defender squandered an opportunity of his own.
Firpo under scrutiny after Leeds United moment:
Firpo endured a shaky start at Kenilworth Road, compounding his woes by clumsily fouling an opponent just minutes before the goal was conceded in his defensive zone.
Commentating live on Sky Sports Main Event (5 April, 12:41), Don Goodman was left incredulous by the defender’s reckless lunge.
“It’s very naive,” he said. “Very, very naive.
“You can only have a nibble if you’re going to get the ball. He kicks Adebayo on the left calf. Adebayo may go down easily, but the damage is done.”
Farke’s grip loosening at Leeds United:
The German manager needs no reminding that his tenure at Elland Road hangs by a thread if he can’t secure Premier League promotion on his second attempt.
After amassing 90 points last term only to fall to Southampton in the playoff final, an even higher tally might be required this season.
With Sheffield United and Burnley showing no signs of relenting, their surge comes at the worst possible moment as Leeds stumble.
The Whites clawed their way back into the contest through Daniel James, and the second half now looms as a pivotal chance to snag what could prove to be a vital three points.
Firpo shone at his rampaging best surging down the left flank, but his defensive lapses stood out, leaving Leeds aiming to control possession and minimize the impact of such shortcomings.
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