Leeds United are reportedly interested in appointing 52-year-old former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers as their next manager.
Daniel Farke is under a lot of pressure after a disappointing start to the season. Leeds United will be hoping to secure survival in the Premier League, and they are already considering potential alternatives, including Brendan Rodgers, as pressure continues to mount on the current manager, as per TEAMtalk.
Meanwhile, Rodgers is currently without a job after leaving Celtic, and he has also been linked with Fulham recently. The opportunity to return to the Premier League could be exciting for him. Leeds are a big club, and he could fancy the opportunity to manage them. It will be interesting to see if the Premier League site to decide to offer him the job in the coming weeks.
The 52-year-old has managed in the Premier League before and he could prove to be a useful addition. Leeds United have a decent squad at their disposal, and they have underperformed this season. It will be interesting to see if Rodgers can bring out the best in them.
The 52-year-old has previously impressed in the Premier League with his adventurous approach and attacking philosophy. It remains to be seen whether he can help Leeds survive in the Premier League if he’s offered the job.
Brendan Rodgers will be desperate to manage at the highest level once again. The move back to the Premier League could be ideal for him. If he manages to impress with Leeds, he might be able to manage big clubs once again in future. The Northern Irishman has previously shown his quality with Liverpool and he helped them challenge for the league title during his time at the club.
Can Farke keep his job?
Meanwhile, Daniel Farke will be desperate to hold onto his job for as long as possible. There is no doubt that he has the quality to manage in the top flight. It will be interesting to see if he can turn things around in the coming weeks and convince the Premier League club to give him another chance.
With the January transfer window coming up, Leeds United will be restless to pull the trigger so that the new manager can make the necessary changes during the transfer window.