Daniel Farke warns of 'bulldozer' Brentford as Leeds eye late window boost

Daniel Farke says Sunday’s home opener against free-scoring Brentford will be his “most complicated” yet, his 151st in charge. According to Leeds Live, he is braced for an early examination at Elland Road.

Brentford have hit nine goals in their first two games, 20 in four when pre-season is included. Farke likened them to an unstoppable bulldozer and said Leeds must be at their very best because nobody has found a way to stem their scoring or winning in recent weeks.

Leeds carry quiet confidence after felling Nottingham Forest away twice in four days, a 1-0 Premier League opener settled by Anton Stach’s 88th-minute free-kick, then Tuesday’s 2-0 League Cup win that marked Farke’s 150th game in charge.

Elland Road returns to full capacity on Sunday, the West Stand reopening after a pre-season closure for expansion works.

Farke wants further additions before deadline day. He is pleased with business so far, including club-record £40million signing James Trafford and £34m defender Tarik Muharemovic, plus recent arrival Nico Elvedi and incoming back-up goalkeeper Michael Zetterer.

He argued most recruits have replaced departures rather than deepened options and said it is their responsibility to stay alert in the coming days to improve the squad if possible. Even so, he says the side are in a good mood and a good position for Brentford.

If Leeds are to move beyond last season’s 14th place, Farke, in the final year of his contract and hopeful of another 150 games, knows more is still needed.

Source: Leeds Live

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