Farke defends Bahoya approach amid Leeds fan pressure

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 30 Oct, 13:45 · Archive

Leeds manager Daniel Farke explained his cautious approach to using Jean-Matteo Bahoya, who has played only five minutes since joining on loan.

Daniel Farke has explained his reluctance to give Jean-Matteo Bahoya significant playing time at Leeds United, despite mounting pressure from supporters. The winger, who joined on loan on deadline day from Eintracht Frankfurt, has featured for only five minutes so far.

Farke expressed bewilderment at the level of expectation surrounding Bahoya, saying he is regularly approached by supporters even during his weekly shopping. He described one instance where a stranger urged him to play the player, then admitted he had never actually seen Bahoya play. The manager questioned whether the club's social media strategy during the signing had created unrealistic comparisons.

Farke said he is wary of putting Bahoya into prolonged action before the player is ready, given his minimal game time in his final months at Frankfurt. He stressed his affection for the player and appreciation of supporter enthusiasm, but indicated the hype surrounding Bahoya has outpaced the player's current readiness.

How it is being reported

• 'He's got to be able to' - Jean-Matteo Bahoya's Leeds United challenge outlined by Matthew KilgallonJean-Matteo Bahoya’s standing at Leeds United has been assessed by an ex-Whites defenderYorkshire Post · 30 Oct, 12:00
• Leeds United manager Daniel Farke makes Jean-Matteo Bahoya pleaDaniel Farke has asked Leeds United supporters to dial down their expectations of Jean-Matteo Bahoya.Yorkshire Post · 29 Oct, 18:25
• Everything Daniel Farke said on Jean-Matteo Bahoya Leeds United game time in 10-minute explanationThe Leeds United boss have a 1,950-word answer to the question over Bahoya's game timeLeedsLive · 29 Oct, 14:55

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