Daniel Farke is in the midst of a crisis with Leeds United in the Premier League. Fan frustration is mounting. Over the weekend, security even had to step in to stop the chaos.

Three straight losses, just one win in the last seven games, and a drop to third-to-last place in the standings: Panic is gradually setting in at Leeds United that their return to the Premier League might be short-lived.

Manager Daniel Farke is increasingly coming under fire from some frustrated supporters. On Sunday, during the 1-2 loss to Aston Villa, the mood toward the 49-year-old threatened to completely turn against him.

After the Whites conceded the equalizer and lost control of the match, spectators at the heated Elland Road loudly demanded a substitution. Shortly afterward, an enraged fan stormed out of his seat toward the coaching zone. Security personnel managed to intervene just a few meters before Farke, preventing a confrontation.

After the final whistle, when the team and coach thanked the fans for their support as usual, reactions were mixed. Some applauded, while others chanted “You don’t know what you’re doing”—in other words: “You don’t know what you’re doing.”

Leeds United: Farke Remained a Controversial Figure Despite Promotion

Although Daniel Farke led Leeds United to promotion with a staggering 100 points, the former Borussia Mönchengladbach coach remained a controversial figure among fans and club management. Doubts were that deep after he finished last and was relegated in one of his two Premier League seasons with Norwich, and was let go after just eleven matchdays in the other.

Nevertheless, Farke ultimately earned their trust. 100 million euros were invested in the squad over the summer. However, only a fraction of that was spent on the offense, and most of the new signings have been disappointing.

The result: Leeds United consistently puts in solid performances but too rarely rewards itself with points. A respectable 15.21 “Expected Goals” (xG) have yielded only eleven goals—the second-fewest in the league. Based on “expected points” (xPts), the club from northern England should actually be in the middle of the table.

This also means: While Farke is certainly not blameless for the team’s struggles, the summer transfer window and the quality of the roster may actually be even bigger factors.