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Daniel Farke optimistic ahead of Leeds' opener against Nottingham Forest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:32 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Daniel Farke optimistic ahead of Leeds' opener against Nottingham Forest
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Leeds United manager Daniel Farke expressed optimism as his team prepares for their Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest. Farke noted the benefits of a productive pre-season, which included matches against notable teams such as RB Leipzig and Manchester United. He highlighted the successful integration of new players and the team's readiness for competitive play. As Leeds look to improve on last season’s 14th-place finish, Farke emphasized the importance of hard work and maintaining tactical flexibility. The match is set for Saturday.

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  • •Leeds United faces Nottingham Forest in their Premier League season opener.
  • •Farke believes the team has made significant progress during pre-season.
  • •Leeds finished 14th in the previous season and seeks improvement.
  • •The match will be held on Saturday.
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  • 12:32 PMYahoo Sports — Daniel Farke: We are in a good mood
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With Leeds United’s curtain raiser against Nottingham Forest just around the corner, Whites manager Daniel Farke is hopeful the results of a productive pre-season schedule will come to fruition in t...

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