AliousDavid Prutton, a former Leeds United player, has expressed his belief that Leeds should take valuable lessons from their defensive mistake against Burnley and is confident they will emerge victorious against a struggling Cardiff City in their upcoming match.
Leeds United finds themselves under considerable pressure following a 1-0 home defeat to Burnley in their previous fixture. This loss resulted in Leeds slipping to ninth position in the Championship table, a placement that falls short of the expectations set for the club at the start of the season.
Despite the recent setback, Daniel Farke’s position as manager is not immediately at risk. The Leeds board remains committed to giving Farke the opportunity to improve results in the coming weeks. However, the pressure on Farke is undeniable, given that Leeds were widely anticipated to be strong contenders for automatic promotion this season, alongside teams like Burnley.
Leeds’ next challenge comes in the form of Cardiff City, a team currently experiencing a significant downturn in form. Cardiff has managed to secure only a single point from their opening five league games, marking their worst start to a season in over three decades.
Prutton acknowledges the dire situation Cardiff finds themselves in, noting that their poor run of results has raised questions about the future of their manager, Erol Bulut. The former Leeds player expects that Leeds will have learned from the defensive lapse that allowed Burnley to score on a straightforward counter-attack in their previous match.
While recognizing that an away fixture at Cardiff can be challenging for any team, Prutton is optimistic about Leeds’ chances. He predicts that Leeds will secure all three points from their trip to Wales this weekend.
Speaking on the Essential EFL podcast, Prutton commented on Cardiff’s struggles, highlighting their position at the bottom of the table with just one point. He also addressed Leeds’ defensive shortcomings against Burnley, particularly the poor defending that left their entire pitch exposed to Koleosho’s attack.
Prutton expressed his expectation that Leeds will rectify their defensive issues and perform well away from home. Despite the long journey to Cardiff, he anticipates a Leeds victory, predicting a 2-0 win for the visitors.
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