AliousLeeds United Winger Fires Powerful Message Back at Daniel Farke After Stinging Criticism — Stunning International Display Turns Heads**
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A frustrating Premier League campaign took another twist for the Leeds United attacker, who has made only three league starts this season. After damaging his ankle in September, he spent weeks on the sidelines and lost his place in the starting XI, opening the door for public criticism from manager Daniel Farke.
Farke didn’t mince words when explaining why he benched him during the 3–1 defeat to Nottingham Forest, insisting his decision was based on tactical and *performance-related* reasons rather than fitness. The German coach bluntly stated he hadn’t seen the winger “take the league by storm” in recent appearances.
But that assessment appears to have sparked a fierce response.
During Wales’ 1–0 World Cup qualifying victory over Liechtenstein, the Leeds man delivered a statement performance. He produced a sharp assist for Jordan James’ winner and looked electric throughout—registering multiple key passes, several pinpoint crosses, and even rattling the post. Supporters flooded social media urging Farke to restore him to the lineup, impressed by his intensity and creativity on the right flank.
Remarkably, he managed all this despite logging only 72 Premier League minutes across the last four matches. Now fully fit, he looked anything but rusty.
Meanwhile, Brenden Aaronson has been given numerous opportunities without producing enough to justify his continued selection. With Aston Villa awaiting on Sunday, November 23rd, many fans believe Farke has a clear decision to make: reward the Wales star’s inspired display and start him ahead of Aaronson.
Given how impressively he performed just days after receiving harsh criticism, promoting him back into the starting XI may be the acknowledgment he deserves.
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