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.
25. Brenden Aaronson - 2,962 minutes
Got his first start of the season at Sheffield Wednesday in August and started every game since, with an incredible show of durability keeping him running throughout. There has been recent frustration and calls for the American to be dropped, but Gnonto's possible injury could put an end to that. Rested during the international break, which could be a massive help. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
26. Jayden Bogle - 3,123 minutes
The first of three Leeds players to have broken 3,000 minutes, Bogle has cemented himself as one of Farke's most consistent performers. Has only missed two games, a 3-0 win over Plymouth due to suspension and a 3-1 win over Middlesbrough due to a minor hamstring issue. Only other lost minutes have come through late substitutions. Photo: Aaron Chown
27. Joe Rodon - 3,415 minutes
It's a good thing Rodon has been so consistent this season, given there is no senior right-footed centre-back cover. The Welshman has started every league game and completed the full 90 minutes in all but one, coming off in the 85th-minute of September's 1-0 defeat to Burnley. Got his first Leeds goal against Derby County in December. | Getty Images
28. Illan Meslier - 3,420 minutes
With Cairns and Darlow both at the bottom of this list with no action whatsoever, it was inevitable Meslier would be top, having played every available league minute. Farke has remained incredibly loyal to the 25-year-old, who has come under pressure throughout but looks to have come through the worst of it. | Getty Images