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Egos should be left at the door with Leeds United, or removed altogether from key decision-making roles. Daniel Farke has sung the praises of the academy staff he has worked with for the past 16 months on the future direction of the club’s production line.
As the manager at the head of the club’s football operation, Farke has to oversee the final decisions made on what happens with the academy. He has to remain an objective voice when there are, understandably in his opinion, others keen to show off their own agendas.
“I always try to have different cornerstones that are important for us as a club and always try to take the best decisions for the club,” he said. “Of course, the academy, more or less, wants to bring as many players through as possible, because [it’s] a testament of the work.
“On the other hand, perhaps the scouting team wants to bring as many new players in because [it’s] the testament of the work. Or the head of recruitment wants to bring as many players through from his own network because [it’s a] testament of the work.
I totally get this, but I always try to be there to overlook all this and then take the best decisions what is important for the club. It’s also why you need a bit of experience as a manager because you need a good mix in building the squad.
“You need a good mix out of youth and out of energy and young players who are desperate to raise their game and who are there with big identification with this club. Sometimes also even older and mature players who lead the group.
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