The real test is about to begin. Daniel Falk: Maintaining tactical flexibility is crucial.

The first round of the 2026/27 Premier League season will feature another crucial match, with Leeds United traveling to Nottingham Forest. Daniel Falk stated that the real test will begin with this game, emphasizing the importance of maintaining tactical flexibility.

In an earlier friendly match, Leeds United secured a 4-0 victory over Augsburg from the Bundesliga, thanks to goals from Anton Stah, Mohamed Mović, James Justin, and Luca Nmecha.

Leeds United manager Daniel Falk said, "We are moving in the right direction and have put in a lot of effort. The new players have adapted very well and have integrated well into our team. It's a relatively easy team to integrate into, and the players we bring in not only have great personalities but also excellent abilities, which always brings a lot of help."

“We had very good training in the United States, where the facilities are excellent. We also played some warm-up matches against some strong opponents, many of whom regularly participate in European competitions. We achieved good results against these teams, so we are well prepared. But what really matters is that once the official matches begin, we must ensure that we are ready to face the real test.”

Daniel Falk said, "We won't get overly excited about our preseason performance, nor will we become complacent. We know we're on the right track, the team atmosphere is great, and we're full of confidence. We also know the real test will begin with the first game against Nottingham Forest, and we hope to be ready for that."

“We were a newly promoted team, and this is our second season back in the Premier League. We still need to work hard, even more so in terms of physical condition, than teams with a lot of individually talented players.”

In addition, Daniel Falk said, "It is very important to maintain tactical flexibility. We must always stick to our game plan, while also temporarily putting aside too many personal ideas and putting the whole team first."

"This is something we must show again, so we will try to find a balance, including gaining confidence from last season's performance, maintaining our desire and motivation, and doing a good job on the basics and staying focused. I think this balance will be key."

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