Daniel Farke explains Leeds United changes as brave decision paid off — Leeds Live 30/12/24

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The Whites boss made four changes to his side for Sunday's win at Derby

Daniel Farke admitted he took a risk making four changes to his Leeds United line-up for Sunday's 1-0 win over Derby County, but felt his bravery paid off.

The Leeds boss brough in Ao Tanaka, Mateo Joseph, Largie Ramazani and Wilfried Gnonto for the game at Pride Park - although it was not until he made second-half changes that the Whites finally broke the deadock. Brenden Aaronson's goal meant Leeds will begin 2025 on top of the Championship table after a dramatic day of action.

With fixtures coming thick and fast - Leeds host Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road on New Year's Day - Farke insisted he had to rotate his squad, and was thankful it paid off in the end.

"It was risky to make the changes," admitted Farke. "It would not have been risky if the gameplan worked. All credit goes to the players for scoring. Overall it is important to make changes. In this moment we have to use the squad. Four changes is a lot of rotation but thank God today it did. Fortune favours the brave."

The goal was worth the wait, a real team effort which saw Aaronson finish finish to earn an important three points. It capped a 'perfect' day for Leeds, and Farke was full of praise for the winning move.

"I love this goal, on such a difficult pitch, perfect team move," he added. "Perfect team performance, perfect away performance. These nights are the best. Tight win, late goal, clean sheet and is perfect for the mood and spirit."

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