Daniel Farke: Leeds United fans rage at ‘German Southgate’ after Ao Tanaka display vs Scotland: ‘It’s a disgrace’
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(Credit: Imago) Sun 29 March 2026 15:30, UK Daniel Farke has been in the firing line of Leeds United fans yet again after Ao Tanaka’s performance in Japan’s 1-0 win over Scotland on Saturday. Tanaka was a commanding presence in the middle of the park, as he continues to play a key role for his national team ahead of this summer’s World Cup.
Leeds travel to face Manchester United in their next outing after the international break, and their fans feel that Tanaka is being hugely underutilised amid the team’s ongoing relegation fight. ⚽ Leeds United Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Leeds fixture. There should absolutely be space for him in a midfield 3.— Tom (@ThomasWilson04) March 28, 2026 View Tweet Agree, he deserves better treatment as does Gnonto…..DJ has pace but couldn’t deliver a paper yet he gets nod over Willy?— Nick Buxton (@NickBuxton26516) March 29, 2026 View Tweet One fan even went as far as to suggest that it is a “little bit of a disgrace” that Tanaka hasn’t had more football in a white shirt this season, and it was also noted that the midfielder “needs better treatment” from the boss.@JayCoyle301: “Getting more minutes on international break than in the Premier League.”@russcausier: “Glad he’s getting some minutes, another wasted under farke, farke’s faves have a stinker and still start, just daft at this point!”@MOTweets1919: “78 minutes tonight.
That’s more than he’s played for us since exactly the same amount against Birmingham in mid-February…”Tanaka could depart Elland Road this summerFootball Insider revealed earlier this week that Tanaka could push to leave Leeds at the end of the season, with frustration building over his lack of involvement of late.The ex-Fortuna Dusseldorf man is expected to try and find a new club ahead of the next campaign if his situation doesn’t improve in the coming weeks, but he is willing to put that plan on hold for now. Tanaka’s full focus is on helping the Whites to secure their top-flight status, and he is prepared to put any thoughts regarding his own future on hold until after the job has been done.