Leeds United boss Daniel Farke's response to fan anger and job question after Aston Villa loss
Daniel Farke saw his Leeds United fall to a third straight defeat with a 2-1 loss against Premier League visitors Aston Villa.
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has responded to fan anger and questions over his job security after a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa at Elland Road.
The final whistle was greeted with boos from sections of Elland Road and some supporters in the Kop chanted 'you don't know what you're doing' as Farke walked around the pitch with his players.
Earlier on with the score locked at 1-1 a fan attempted to approach the Leeds dugout but was bundled away by security staff and stewards. And there were chants from the South Stand demanding Farke make substitutions.
Leeds took the lead through Lukas Nmecha's early goal but a sloppy start to the second half saw Morgan Rogers level. Rogers grabbed his second with an impressive direct free-kick and though Leeds had the ball in the net again, a handball by Dominic Calvert-Lewin saw it ruled out.
Farke, who said he was unaware of the pitch invader, understands supporter anger.
He said: "After a game that you're disappointed and everyone is disappointed, I don't want one change [from fans] and for them to be happy.
“We have a very passionate fanbase and we're privileged. I don't want them to change one per cent. They should be angry and disappointed and the world is coming down after a loss. I can't afford to analyse the game in this way [even if] I feel exactly the same."
The German's analysis of the game was that the performance was what he wants to see from Leeds. But they cannot continue conceding goals down their left flank.
“Second half it's a bit the same topic”
"I was not really happy in the last away games but this was Leeds United as I want us to be," he said.
"How we want to be brave, aggressive, with confidence, a bit wild, we go for it, good in the pressing, good in the counter pressing, aggressive with the ball, aggressive on the transition moments.
"We deserved to go in the lead. Second half it's a bit the same topic - we can't expect that we score three or four in order to win points.
“We gave away very little today but the two decisive moments, we were also unfortunate with some decisions but could have done better with our left side for both goals.
“We concede a few too many from our left side and this shouldn't happen. So 47th minute, we're not tired, it was a dead ball situation, we should have organised better instead of being overplayed and allowing a cutback situation."
Farke credited Villa keeper Emi Martinez for 'unbelievable saves' and felt Leeds should have had a free-kick at the other end in the second that preceded Pascal Struijk's last-ditch foul on Ross Barkley that led to Villa's winner.
Responding to supporter criticism over his substitutions he revealed the fourth official had informed him that Ao Tanaka was one more foul away from a second yellow in the referee's eyes.
Leeds have lost five of their last six and now face a difficult run of games against Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea, but Farke said he is not concerning himself with his job security.
"I don't think one second about it”
"We don't have to speak about this topic," he said. "I don't think one second about it. It's not something I'm worried about.
“This is probably the most passionate club in Western Europe. We've played the best season in the history of the club last season, winning the title, the second promotion in the last 25 years and each and every day there was still criticism and questions on style of play. This is what you get when you work for Leeds United.
“If I would dwell in a tough run of results I wouldn't be the right manager for Leeds United. I have to lead this group and make sure they don't lose confidence and bravery.
“We were not scared today to make mistakes, we were not hiding, we were brave and went for it. This is how I want them to play, not like at Brighton or Forest.
“We're not perfect but we go for it. It's a hard working, very honest club. I worry that we defend a bit better, especially on our left flank. If you always have to score three or four to win it'll be difficult. This is my only worry and nothing else."