00:00Leeds United's campaign has been shaped as much by Daniel Farker's adaptability
00:06as the performances of his players, with the manager's willingness to adjust shape and structure,
00:12helping the Whites uncover new levels of control, fluency and competitiveness.
00:19At the heart of the evolution has been a shift away from the rigid 4-3-3 that define the opening weeks
00:24towards a more fluid approach that allows Leeds to lean into their strengths and protect their weaknesses.
00:32Dominic Cowett-Lewin, one of the summer's most notable arrivals, has been central to that.
00:37Initially tasked with leading the line alone, he often found himself working tirelessly
00:42without the consistent support needed to bring out his best attributes.
00:47Leeds were difficult to break down, industrious between the boxes,
00:50but lacked numbers in advanced areas to threaten with regularity.
00:56That began to change when Farker introduced the more flexible 3-5-2 system.
01:01The adjustments immediately gave Leeds an extra presence in the final third,
01:05allowed the wing-backs to attack more aggressively and gave Calvert-Lewin what he values most, proximity.
01:13Playing with a partner has enabled his hold-up play to become productive rather than purely functional.
01:18What has followed is a team that looks increasingly comfortable, shifting gears,
01:23pressing when the moment presents itself and keeping possession intelligently
01:27when control is needed and showing resilience during pressured spells.
01:33Even if results have fluctuated, the underlying performances have showcased a side capable
01:38of playing assertive, confident football against strong opponents.
01:43Cowett-Lewin has been open about how much smoother his game feels with support closer to him
01:48Leeds look more balanced, more threatening and more adaptable than they did at the start of the season.
01:55The tweaks have not transformed the club overnight,
01:58but they have revealed a group capable of high-quality spells and genuine progression.
02:04If Leeds continue refining this flexibility,
02:06the strides already made may only be the beginning of what's to come this season under Daniel Farker.
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