Daniel Farke can please Leeds United diehards by breaking 30-month trend

Daniel Farke followed a similar trajectory at his previous clubs but too late in the day

Comments Sport opinion Isaac Johnson Leeds United reporter 06:00, 02 Dec 2025

View 2 Images Daniel Farke last started a game with three at the back while at Borussia Monchengladbach (Image: Christian Verheyen/Borussia Moenchengladbach via Getty Images)

If Daniel Farke starts with three at the back against Chelsea on Wednesday, he will have broken a two-and-a-half year streak. ‌

That is how long it has been since the Leeds United boss last began a game with a formation that started with wing-backs - and this was during his previous role at Borussia Monchengladbach. It means has not done so once while Whi

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