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Leeds United old player: I hope Mourinho will coach at least let Leeds United relegation in the Premier League

6:06pm, 17 May 2025【Football】

British media Mirror reported that former Leeds United defender Vanoke said he hoped to see Mourinho coach his old club. Vanoke believes that Mourinho will not let Leeds United win the Premier League title, but at least it will allow the team to succeed in relegation.

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This season, Leeds United won the Championship with 100 points and returned to the Premier League. However, after the end of the season, rumors were rumored that Leeds United coach Falke might be dismissed. Falke can be said to be an expert in the Premier League in the Championship. He led Norwich to the Super League twice before and now led Leeds United to upgrade. However, Falk coached the Premier League twice, both ended in failure.

Vanoke, who came from Liverpool's youth training camp, played for Leeds United in the 2013-15 season, and made a total of 64 appearances for White Roses. When talking about whether to keep Falk, Vanoke analyzed: "I understand why there is this rumor, because if I were the boss of Leeds United, I might have made this decision. Personally, Farke is not a coach at the Premier League level."

"If the boss really wants to replace Farke, then they need someone with experience and knowledge of the Premier League. Maybe Leeds United fans don't like me saying that, but I would recommend a name: Mourinho. Mourinho won't win the Premier League for Leeds United, but he has enough knowledge of the league to get them relegated. So, I think Mourinho is a good candidate." Vanoke analyzed.

At the same time, Vanoke also proposed to his old club for signing aid in the summer window. "I think Leeds United can stay in the Premier League next season, but they need to sign players with strength and experience. Elland Road is a super stadium and it's hard for the visiting team to win there. So Leeds United needs to stay strong at home, but only if the club has to do practical work in the summer window."