Rasheed- Romano’s Verdict: Why Daniel Farke Will Be Premier League’s Best Manager
- While Sunderland’s Régis Le Bris has earned widespread praise—even being statistically dubbed the best performing manager this season for getting his newly-promoted side into the top four on a modest budget—transfer expert Fabrizio Romano believes the season-ending accolade will belong to Daniel Farke of Leeds United.
- Despite Farke’s team currently sitting closer to the relegation zone in 16th, Romano argues that the German manager’s performance, when viewed through a specific lens, is destined for season-long recognition.
- Here are the four reasons why Romano expects Farke to ultimately be crowned the best-performing Premier League manager:
- 1. The Impossibility of the Task
- Romano emphasizes that Farke was dealt a hugely challenging hand by the Leeds hierarchy. After securing promotion, the club failed to adequately back him in the summer transfer market, particularly in attacking areas. Keeping a team up with a squad that is acknowledged to be under-equipped for the Premier League is a tougher ask than exceeding expectations with a surprisingly strong squad. Survival, in this context, is a monumental feat that would outshine a strong top-half finish.
- 2. History of Turnarounds
- Farke has an established track record of improving his teams dramatically over the course of a season. Romano points to his previous Premier League experience where his sides, while often starting slow, showed tactical growth and resilience as the campaign wore on. This resilience, which often comes from Farke’s demanding, methodical coaching, is predicted to see Leeds pull clear of danger in the second half of the season.
- 3. Tactical Evolution and Style
- While Leeds have struggled for results, Romano notes that the underlying tactical structure and philosophy remain solid. Farke is committed to an attractive, high-possession style that is generally favoured by voters for end-of-season awards. The journalist suggests that once key players return from injury and the squad fully adapts to the Premier League’s pace, the team’s performances will match their manager’s ambition.
- 4. The Power of the Great Escape
- Finally, Romano believes the narrative of a “Great Escape” or a comfortable survival after a difficult start will be irresistible. If Farke guides Leeds to safety—especially by a convincing margin—it will be viewed as a far more impactful managerial achievement than simply maintaining a high position achieved early in the season. The pressure Farke has absorbed while keeping the team calm is a crucial, unseen measure of his performances.
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