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With only two games remaining in their Championship season, Leeds United are on the brink of a full focus shift towards life back in the Premier League.
Fans could be excused for already looking ahead, as nearly a week has passed since Leeds officially secured promotion. Their immediate tasks are a home fixture against Bristol City on Monday (April 28) and a final-day away trip to Plymouth Argyle.
While manager Daniel Farke will be eager to finish the campaign on a high by winning both matches and clinching the Championship title, doubts surrounding his future have cast an unexpected shadow over celebrations.
**Cesc Fabregas Linked to Potential Leeds Appointment**
Shock reports earlier this week linked legendary former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas to the Leeds managerial position. Despite Farke successfully achieving promotion, Fabregas has emerged among several names reportedly under consideration.
Sky Sports pundit Don Goodman has slammed the situation, describing it as “absurd” and “disrespectful” towards Farke, who has delivered exactly what was asked of him.
Speaking to Football League World (April 27), Goodman stated:
> “I find it absolutely bonkers that Farke’s position is even being questioned. Surely, after getting promotion, he deserves the chance to start the Premier League season. If after eight or ten games things aren’t working, *then* you reassess — but to be floating new names now is disrespectful.”
**Fabregas’ Inexperience Highlighted Amid Leeds Rumours**
Though Fabregas’s name carries tremendous weight due to his illustrious playing career, his coaching résumé remains relatively thin. He has been the head coach of Italian side Como for just one season, achieving a modest 32% win rate across 34 matches. Prior to this, he briefly served as interim manager for five games.
Despite guiding Como to an 11th-place finish during their first year back in Serie A, Fabregas remains very much a managerial novice. His early promise is undeniable, and he may one day find success in England’s top flight, but the idea of him replacing Farke — at a club preparing for a Premier League return — feels premature and risky.
**Conclusion**
While Cesc Fabregas could carve out a strong managerial career over time, the notion of replacing a proven, recently promoted coach like Daniel Farke with someone still learning the ropes has rightly been branded as reckless. For now, Leeds would do well to focus on stability and reward Farke’s success, rather than get swept away by premature speculation.
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