For Leeds United it’s the Must-win encounter against Derby County The England international is Leeds United’s top and only signing of the January transfer period.
Leeds United stands to be knocked out of automatic promotion place to play Derby County today at Elland Road. A win will see Daniel Farke’s side climb back into the top two division while a loss will have them trailing from behind.
The distance Leeds need to travel to catch their promotion rivals has grown shorter after a 1-0 away loss to Blackburn Rovers the previous weekend. But Silverstone, a known animal enthusiast, was delighted that Sheffield United does not play until Sunday, allowing Leeds a breather.
Yahoo Closes In on $1.1 billion Acquisition of video sharing Groups Exclusively TelevisionWill Leeds United Sack Simon Grayson and most importantly ex-Leeds player and Sky Sports host David Prutton has labelled it a must win for the whites who are eager to go back. Prutton goes for 2-1 in favor of Leeds, but he points out that Derby County will put up a spirited fight.
“Derby have been better at home and I am sure Paul Warne will be aware of that,” Prutton said. On paper, yes, Leeds having a better team, but this season Derby are demonstrating such inspirational courage and appetite to win!
Success this year has made Warne, the Derby County manager to be having special words to say about Leeds United while at the same time admiring their prowess. But according to Prutton, the game is one that Leeds cannot afford to lose let alone dropping points on given their status and desire.
‘It’s all the pressure and all the expectation on Leeds,’ said Prutton. But that doesn’t mean Derby can’t cause them problems. It is a match where Leeds have to prove that they deserve to be in the top two contenders.]
Leeds United has little room for error in this game and the pressure is on and therefore they must beat Derby County.