Brentford manager Keith Andrews has pinpointed the area he believes Leeds United can threaten his side, as he delivered his verdict on his opposite number, Daniel Farke.
Daniel Farke has enjoyed arguably his best week with Leeds United, after puncturing the growing pressure on his position by claiming four points from games against Chelsea and Liverpool.
Leeds now face a difficult trip to face Brentford, as Farke looks to continue his side’s recent resurgence and steer them further away from relegation trouble.
Farke will be hoping that he can welcome Lukas Nmecha back into his side after the centre forward missed the game against Liverpool.
Speaking ahead of the game, Brentford boss Keith Andrews has praised Farke’s adaptability, after his system change helped inspire Leeds’ recent upturn in form.
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Keith Andrews praises Leeds United manager Daniel Farke
Addressing the media in his weekly press conference, via Football Reaction, ahead of the game against Brentford, Andrews praised Farke for his mid-season system change with Leeds.
According to Andrews, Farke’s career track record speaks for itself, and he praised the Leeds boss for his know-how and experience.
The Brentford boss said: “I think he’s been very adaptable in recent weeks, obviously around the system and the way they’ve played the game.
“I think it doesn’t take a genius to look at his CV to work out that he’s a really experienced coach from Germany, obviously, in terms of what he achieved over there and then the big chapter that he had at Norwich.
“He’s had a lot of success, a lot of promotions. I think it’s three. Really experienced coach and real know-how. So yeah, he’s had a really good career.”
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Brentford wary of Leeds United’s set-piece threat
Leeds scored from another set-piece against Liverpool, as Ao Tanaka was perfectly placed to score the Whites’ last-gasp equaliser, to take their season’s tally to eight set-piece goals, according to Opta.
Brentford have an equally impressive defensive record from dead-balls, having conceded just twice via this route in the Premier League so far.
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The Bees have been strong at the back this season
According to Andrews, he has been working hard to ensure his team is well-drilled when they face Leeds this weekend.
Asked about Leeds’ dead-ball threat, Andrews said: “We’re in a good place on that front, very understanding of the strengths that they have, how dangerous they can be and the goal return in terms of the ratio.
“We’ll have our plan in place for around what they do from every different set-piece, whether it’s corners or free-kicks or long throws. So, yes, a lot of respect for what they’ve achieved so far this season.”
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