Daniel Farke says his Leeds United side are up against it on Friday night when travelling to take on Sheffield Wednesday, but insists his title chasers won’t have any fear regarding any aspect of the highly-pressured clash at Hillsborough. Leeds know any misstep is highlighted even greater at this stage of the season as they bid to keep the pressure on Leicester City and Ipswich Town in what is an incredible race for promotion at the top of the Championship.
Each game has the feeling of must-win about it at present such is the incredible pace being set by the trio at the top of the table, but Leeds won’t find it easy in a Yorkshire derby match against a side bidding for their fifth successive victory and a sixth win in seven matches.
Sheffield Wednesday may sit inside the relegation zone at present, but have been a team transformed under Danny Rohl in recent weeks. Victory over Leeds would rocket them from 23rd to 16th in the standings, with the hosts confident of upsetting the title race with a win.
Pointing to the Hillsborough pitch and the Owls’ physical approach, Farke knows his Leeds side face a tough test Friday night, but with the focus on his own team’s impressive unbeaten run, the Leeds boss is cautious but optimistic.
