Expert: Leeds 'have already made' decision about Daniel Farke's future

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(Credit: Imago) Daniel Farke: ‘Leeds have already made a decision’ on manager’s future Thu 16 April 2026 12:00, UK Daniel Farke is extremely unlikely to be sacked by Leeds United in the immediate futuer with preparations already underway for next season.Farke led his side to a 2-1 win against Man United last time out, and they now sit 15th in the Premier League table and six points clear of the relegation zone.A decision was already believed to have been made before the victory at Old Trafford, despite some growing frustrations, but there is now “no way” he will leave.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that the Leeds board recognise the job Farke has done considering their pre-season expectations.There had been calls for Farke to be let go amid concerns about the style of play and the lack of a goalscoring threat, but Leeds are now unlikely to change managers. 👔 Leeds United Next Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the Elland Road dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Did Leeds United have plans to sack Daniel Farke?Football Insider revealed last month that Leeds had no plans to sack Farke despite some “crazy” suggestions he could lose his job at the end of the season.Speculation about the boss’ future had ramped up with sections of the fanbase calling for his dismissal, but recent results and the season as a whole have put paid to those claims.Leeds UnitedLast 10 GamesGames10Wins2Draws6Losses2Goals For11Goals Against9Leeds United’s last 10 games in all competitions.Leeds are preparing for an upcoming FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea, having put distance between themselves and the relegation battle, in what has been a strong season.“Leeds record has been fantastic of late,” Brown told Football Insider.“They’ve only lost two games in their last ten, and when you see the way they played against Man United compared to other relegation-threatened sides, they’re worlds apart.“They’ll be alright now, they played very, very well against Man United and collectively as a team they have enough to get over the line.“That’s thanks in large part to Daniel Farke and the job he’s done there this season.“I know we spoke before about whether he could be sacked, the fans weren’t happy with a couple of things and the board had some question marks.“Those suggestions can be scrapped now, I expect they’ve already made a decision and they’ll want to stick with him next season.“If he can keep up this form with them being hard to beat and maybe add a bit of quality to the squad, I’m sure he’s the right man to keep taking them forward.”How do Leeds feel about Premier League survival?Earlier this season, there had been major concerns at Elland Road about their Premier League survival, with many expecting them to finish in the bottom three.Football Insider revealed last month that Leeds are now confident of surviving relegation and believe they have enough in the squad to get over the line.Credit: ImagoRegardless of frustrations about their lack of wins prior to the game at Old Trafford, Leeds have built a team which has proved hard to beat in recent weeks.Farke has earned high praise for what he has done with his side since they appeared to be in trouble in November, and will be tasked with replicating it next season.Key home fixtures against both Burnley and Wolves could prove decisive in Leeds’ bid for survival, while they will also face a Tottenham side who are without a win this year. 🚨 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.