Leeds United hope to have just eight fixtures of the 2024/25 campaign remaining as they look to win automatic promotion. Daniel Farke’s side will be desperate to do the job in 46 games, with a two or three-match increase indicating a second consecutive drop into the play-offs.
It’s the business end of the season now and Farke will likely be more inclined to stick with those he has trusted all season, while those on the fringes of first-team action could be made to keep on in their supporting role. The Leeds manager’s selection decisions have been a hot topic among fans all season, from the No.9 debate to midfield rotation and wide options.
But who has Farke turned to most often this season? Well, the YEP has used data from FBRef.com to take a look at how many minutes have been given to each of the 26 players to represent Leeds in the Championship - take a look below.
7. Isaac Schmidt - 27 minutes
Seven substitute appearances have always been in dying minutes and often in attacking wide positions. Has looked good when starting in the FA Cup. Got 67 minutes for Switzerland last week, more than doubling his league action all season. | Getty Images
8. Josuha Guilavogui - 58 minutes
October free agent arrival has been a valuable dressing room presence but on-pitch influence has been limited. Lack of starts mainly due to the incredible form of Ao Tanaka and Joe Rothwell, and then the return to fitness of Ilia Gruev and Ethan Ampadu. Photo: George Wood
9. Georginio Rutter - 90 minutes
Played the opening game, a mad-cap 3-3 draw against Portsmouth, and came off the bench in a Carabao Cup defeat to Middlesbrough before joining Brighton in a £40m deal. | George Wood/Getty Images Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
10. Patrick Bamford - 133 minutes
Yet to start a Championship game due to a combination of fitness issues and being Leeds' third-choice striker. Has been out since New Year's Day with a hamstring injury but could return after the international break. Hasn't scored in any competition yet this season. | Getty Images
11. Max Wober - 309 minutes
Another who has been kept out of action due to several fitness issues, undergoing knee surgery for a second time earlier this month. Farke described it as a 'tough season' for the Austrian. Does have a goal to his name though, scored against Derby County in December. Photo: George Wood
12. Largie Ramazani - 731 minutes
Looked ready to be one of Leeds' main attacking threats until an ankle injury halted his campaign in October. Has started just one league game since, with substitute appearances generally coming with 20 minutes or less remaining. Has four goals and two assists to his name in the Championship. Photo: Matt McNulty