Leeds United, who have eight points from their first five games of the season, has not had the ideal start to the campaign. Daniel Farke’s position was under threat going into this season following his team’s previous play-off final defeat. Isaac Schmidt, a new signing for Leeds United, turned down offers from Bundesliga teams in favor of a transfer to Elland Road, according to his agent.
Despite winning two and drawing two of their previous four Championship games, supporters will have been extremely disappointed by last weekend’s loss to fellow promotion rivals Burnley. The Whites’ poor start may not come as a surprise given the hectic summer at Elland Road, which saw a lot of players arrive and go. Isaac Schmidt, one of Leeds United’s late acquisitions, hasn’t played a game yet, but based on a recent disclosure from his agent Steven Lang, the Yorkshire club may be missing out on a great acquisition. In the end, Schmidt’s representative will have played a significant role in mediating the relocation and supporting his client’s decision to move to Elland Road.
Lang was candid in an interview with Leeds Live about how eager Schmidt was to go and how he even turned down Bundesliga teams. He stated: Schmidt is a versatile full-back who can play on either side, yet despite being right-footed, he primarily plays left-back. The 24-year-old has played in nearly every outfield position during his career, and his adaptability might be quite helpful for Leeds United. The starting full-backs right now are Jayden Bogle and Junior Firpo, with the adaptable Sam Byram sitting on the bench. Schmidt will have to put in a lot of effort to be worthy of a spot in the starting lineup. Having attracted interest from a few Bundesliga teams, however, one would assume that after choosing the Yorkshire transfer, he has the potential to establish himself in Farke’s lineup.
A busy month is coming up.
Without a question, promotion is Leeds United’s goal for this year. Therefore, the club’s attempt to return to the Premier League may depend heavily on the results of the following five games. Following this weekend’s trip to Cardiff City, the Whites will play four teams that, at worst, may make the playoffs. The next week, Coventry City—who haven’t had the best of starts—visits Elland Road. There are then two difficult away journeys to Sunderland and Norwich City. The final five games will be played at Elland Road by Sheffield United, who played well against Hull City the previous time around. Given the need for success following the heartbreaking season before, it will be fascinating to observe where Leeds United stands at the end of this current run of games.
