QPR 2-1 Leeds, What NONSENSE absolutely 0-talent, he cost Leeds and must be Axed”- Farke urge to drag off Leeds dud v QPR as BRUTAL claim made.
Daniel Farke faces a straightforward decision at half-time of Leeds United’s clash with QPR, as his side finds themselves on the brink of defeat.
Leeds went into the break 2-1 down for just the second time this season, after Koki Saito and Steve Cook put QPR in control at Loftus Road, with Junior Firpo’s ball across the goal line offering a glimmer of hope.
Saito’s curling strike to open the scoring was followed by a powerful header from an unmarked Cook, as Leeds’ normally solid defense looked disjointed and vulnerable at Loftus Road.
Farke is known for making few, if any, early changes in matches, but if Leeds are to capitalize on Firpo’s goal and mount a comeback, adjustments at half-time are necessary.
Aaronson Must Be Dropped Amid Criticism
Saito’s opener was a result of Leeds’ defensive and attacking breakdowns, which could have been prevented had Brenden Aaronson not carelessly given away possession in his own box.
Aaronson’s lack of impact in attack has raised questions about his place in Farke’s starting XI, and talkSPORT’s Scott Minto didn’t hold back in his assessment of the American midfielder’s performance.
Minto remarked, “I just had someone ask me – ‘is that Brenden Aaronson’s first assist of 2025?’”
Lead commentator Alex Crook responded, “That’s a brutal question, isn’t it?”
Firpo’s Goal Doesn’t Mask Leeds’ Problems
Though Firpo’s late cross – which appeared to deflect off both QPR defenders Morgan Fox and Jayden Bogle before finding the net – halved the deficit to 2-1, it doesn’t change the fact that Leeds were outplayed in the first half.
The visitors’ performance at Loftus Road echoed the struggles of April 2023, and while QPR may not win this one 4-0, they’ve been by far the superior team so far.
Aaronson’s poor pass that led to Saito’s opening goal highlighted his ongoing struggles, further emphasizing the need for him to be dropped, especially after being omitted from the USA squad by Mauricio Pochettino.
Leeds fans may not expect Farke to make drastic changes, particularly following Firpo’s goal, but if Leeds are to turn things around in the second half, fresh legs and tactical adjustments are desperately needed.
