Sheffield Wednesday warned they must be ‘at 200%’ for Leeds United test
Owls boss Xisco Munoz knows his side face a tough task against Daniel Farke’s side at Elland Road
Sheffield Wednesday boss Xisco Munoz has warned his side cannot afford any slip-ups when they take on Leeds
United at Elland Road today. The Owls make the short journey across Yorkshire with no points to show from their
four Championship games to date.
They come up against a Leeds side boosted by a 4-3 win over Ipswich Town last time out and some new signings
which have rallied Daniel Farke’s outfit after a difficult start to the season. Joel Piroe scored on his debut at Portman
Road, while Willy Gnonto and Luis Sinisterra were recalled to the side after missing much of the early part of the season.
It means few give the Owls much of a chance of springing a surprise today, but Munoz is well aware that Yorkshire
pride is at stake. And he will make sure his side is fully focused on the challenges Leeds present – as well as the
Elland Road atmosphere.
We can’t have one moment where we relax in the game,” he said. “We need to be at 200% and my job is to try and
give the players confidence.
“We need to show big attention for 95 minutes, work hard and put in a good performance. There will be moments in
the game where we won’t have the ball but we have to find the balance between attack and defense. It’s an important
game for us. I know it’s important for our fans.”
Munoz knows individual mistakes have cost his side dearly in recent weeks, but feels better results could be just around the corner.
We are disappointed with our results, we made an individual mistake at the last minute and we lost
the points,” he added. “We need to work very hard for success. Everyone wants to be better.
“I want to try and get the points for our fans. I can understand how they are feeling because nobody
likes these moments. I’m sure we will be very happy soon about the results and performances.
“Right now, we are in full power to open our points against Leeds, it is about getting the balance
right to take the points and we are very close to doing this. We are ready to change the situation, we
are full energy and I believe in the guys.”