Breaking News; Daniel Farke’s team will be backed by nearly 8,000 travelling fans

An examination of Daniel Farke’s options for today’s Championship match against Blackburn Rovers.

Being a Leeds United supporter is fantastic right now. After going six games without a loss, the Whites are not only third in the Championship, but they are also scoring goals just for fun.

Nearly 8,000 fans will support Daniel Farke’s team during Saturday’s lunchtime match at Blackburn Rovers, who are only two points out of the play-off spots. Defeating the Lancashire club will maintain pressure on the top two, as Ipswich Town and Leicester City play later today.

Farke has cautioned his players not to underestimate Jon Dahl Tomasson’s team at their peril despite Rovers’ inconsistent performance at Ewood Park, where they have lost five of their nine home games this season. Farke, who won the Championship’s manager of the month award for November, said of Blackburn, “They are a really good possession side, they are a bit unpredictable and very brave and sometimes even a bit crazy in a positive way.”

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It’s challenging to try and keep up with their numerous rotations and positional changes while they’re in possession because they’re so fluid. They can create a lot, so it’s crucial to be extremely strong against them and to have a solid structure against the ball.

They have a lot of talented players individually and are among the teams that have produced the most chances and highest expected goals at this level, so they have an offensive threat.

“We will have opportunities to shine, create chances, and hurt them if we are really rock solid, well-structured, and disciplined in our work against the ball.”

The Whites are going for a third straight victory, and Farke has a strong team to pick from. Following their recovery from minor knocks, Sam Byram, Crysencio Summerville, and Joe Gelhardt are available for selection.