£3m Leeds player yet to start could now be “really important” for Farke

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Daniel Farke may rely on a “incredible” Leeds United player who has yet to make his debut.

Leeds manager & transfer news

The Whites have made a strong start to the Championship season, but are still sixth in the table. Farke is not confident in his employment.

West Brom manager Carlos Corberan has been suggested as a possible replacement for the German manager, if the 49ers Enterprises decide to make a change. It is a move that may seem harsh, given that he led Leeds to the playoff final last season and is still in the top six now.

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Aside from management news, Elland Road saw an up-and-down summer transfer season, with Farke losing three key players in Archie Grey, Crysencio Summerville, and Georginio Rutter.

On the plus side, Leeds made many crucial additions, including Joe Rodon from Tottenham, Largie Ramazani from Almeria, and Ao Tanaka from 2. Bundesliga side Fortuna Dusseldorf.

Journalist backs “incredible” Leeds man to be key

According to Jacobs, Tanaka has the potential to be a major player for Leeds United under Farke, even though he has yet to start a game.

“Ao Tanaka could be a key role in turning Leeds’ fortunes around. They required another centre midfielder with an engine and defensive abilities.

“Brenden Aaronson will be vital, and he has already scored a few goals, but Tanaka is the type of disciplined presence Leeds may want. “I believe he will become a regular starter sooner rather than later.”

Leeds United midfielder Ao Tanaka

Tanaka has made three Championship appearances for Leeds this season, but only played nine minutes.

This could be an excellent opportunity to unleash him effectively, providing a freshness to the Whites’ team and showing supporters why Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna said of him:

“Midfielder Ao Tanaka.” Anyone who takes football seriously will be familiar with him. He possesses great technique. However, there are other good players at Fortuna.

The £3 million signing has scored eight goals in 28 matches for Japan, including a spectacular winner against Spain in the 2022 World Cup.

With 18 goal contributions (10 goals and 8 assists) in 95 appearances for Dusseldorf, this central midfielder can bring class and guile to Leeds while also providing defensive discipline, averaging 1.8 and 1.3 tackles per game in the 2. Bundesliga in 2022/23 and 2023/24, respectively.

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