Daniel Farke is making a huge mistake as Lucas Perri set to start vs Chelsea, it could cost Leeds United

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VISIT THE LEEDS MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Stats show Daniel Farke has got goalkeeping decision massively wrongPerri has served as Darlow’s understudy for almost the entirety of 2026, afetr Farke opted to switch to the Welshman for Premier League games after the 4-3 defeat to Newcastle on 7 January. However, he has stayed true to the faith he has shown to Perri in the FA Cup, and that is set to remain the case this weekend, with the Yorkshire Evening Post reporting that the Brazilian is “expected” to get the start.

He has been a safe pair of hands for the Whites, and his calming presence has helped to inspire a huge defensive upturn in the second half of the season. Leeds clear over Karl Darlow contract situationFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown recently told Football Insider that Leeds are happy with Darlow’s performances and intend to keep him with his contract currently due to expire at the end of the season.The former recruitment man has backed the Whites to hand the 35-year-old an extension, regardless of whether they ultimately opt to head into the market for another goalkeeper.

Darlow is still seen as a reliable option for the Whites at Premier League level, and he has performed well when he has been called into the starting XI at short notice in recent years. Perri’s future has been up in the air after his struggles in the first half of the season, and it has already become clear that he will be the fall guy rather than Darlow if another option is sourced. 🚨 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Leeds United Insider Access Get the full story from Elland Road and Thorp Arch with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of West Yorkshire.