Following a 1-0 loss last night, Stoke City manager Steven Schumacher has expressed his opinion regarding Leeds United’s chances of automatic promotion.
Dan James’ deflected first-half shot gave Leeds the opportunity to work for the three points in a normal midweek Championship match.
Leeds were far from their best, which is perhaps understandable given the nature of the schedule, but they were strong enough in the second half to limit Stoke to few clear-cut opportunities.
Leeds had briefly appeared to be returning to the top two last night, but Ipswich Town responded with one of their typical late comebacks to take the three points.
Nonetheless, given the caliber of Leeds’ roster, Schumacher predicted that the team will be promoted to the Premier League in his post-match press conference.
Schumacher recommends Leeds for advancement
It’s classy and ranks among the top atmospheres in the nation, he remarked. Although we were devastated to lose the game, we can still grow from it. Leeds has the talent to return to the Premier League, in my opinion.
With the way Ipswich are playing, it was crucial for Leeds to get back to winning ways against Stoke after they drew with Huddersfield Town on Saturday. In 2024, that equates to 31 out of a possible 33 points.
Stoke City vs. Leeds United in the Sky Bet Championship
With another short turnaround on Friday, Farke has been quite dissatisfied with the Leeds team’s recent scheduling. Yesterday, it was all about getting three points.
Leeds, however, can exert pressure on the two teams above them—who both have away games on Saturday—and risk losing ground if they play first.
With just ten games left in the season, Leeds must continue to win as many of them as possible to maintain the pressure on those around them.
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