Leeds weigh Ethan Ampadu ban risk after Bournemouth loss
Leeds' slump is put in context by Sunderland's woes, with their rivals backing Regis Le Bris despite sitting bottom after a 3-1 defeat at Coventry City.
Leeds rank 95th of 96 clubs in Europe's big five leagues for final-third passing accuracy at 56.9%, raising fresh concern for Daniel Farke as results echo early warning signs from 2022/23.
Leeds face Spurs with John Brooks appointed referee, reviving Wembley pain after the 2023/24 play-off final. Farke's side are winless in five and angry at inconsistent bookings.
Leeds' decision to loan out Willy Gnonto looks flawed as Dan James struggles, Jean-Matteo Bahoya is barely trusted and Gnonto has started only once for Fiorentina.
Leeds are reportedly watching Tottenham's Conor Gallagher, but his £35m fee, high wages and limited attacking edge mean wider reinforcements should take priority.
Leeds loanee Charlie Crew hopes his display in Walsall's 3-1 win over Colchester keeps him in the side after his sixth start, amid concern over other Whites loan exits.
Former Leeds man Archie Gray said Tottenham's Marbella camp made them 'like brothers on the pitch' before his Elland Road return, with Spurs chasing a fourth straight win.
Adam Pope said he is not overly concerned by Leeds' five-game winless run, arguing they have played well but lacked the penultimate ball before Spurs visit Elland Road.
After Leeds' blunt 2-0 loss at Bournemouth, Melvin Bard may feel baffled after another snub, with Farke shifting James Justin to the left instead of using the £4.3m loan option.
Leeds risk seeing Joel Piroe, Lucas Perri and Wilfried Gnonto return next summer, with their loan moves stalling and £33m in potential sales now in doubt.
Ethan Ampadu is one booking from a one-match ban after his fourth caution at Bournemouth, leaving Leeds anxious as the risk hangs over league fixtures until 1 January.
Former Leeds captain Liam Bridcutt has joined Ashington's interim management team alongside Paul Dunn as the Northern Premier League East side battle to avoid relegation.
