Daniel Farke: We started very aggressively | OneFootball

Leeds United roared back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over West Ham United, thanks to first half goals from Brenden Aaronson and Joe Rodon.

Following a disappointing defeat to Burnley last time out, the Whites picked up a third win of the top-flight campaign leaving boss Daniel Farke delighted with the performance at Elland Road.

“It is never easy to win a Premier League game at this level,” the German began. “We had a really difficult week, perhaps even a bit more difficult than I spoke about during my last press conference.

“But we were struggling so much with illnesses in the camp and injuries. Players were just back after perhaps a short-term injury.

“So it was so difficult today to find a good balance and it was so, so difficult. You could feel it in the first half.

“We started very aggressively, very bravely, with passion. We wanted to win this game. Very spirited, deserved to be in the lead for 2-0.

“But also there, you could feel a little bit that it was a bit wild sometimes against the ball and with the ball.

“I think we had games where we had a way better structure and way more control and way more dominance during the season.

“But it was just the reason, it was just this difficult training week for us. Yes, in the second half, I think we started way better in terms of control and our organisation against the ball.

“Had much control, missed a bit to score the third goal and the last 20 minutes you could then really see again what a difficult week we had.

“Of course, a nervous last four minutes to bring it over the line this time but nevertheless, the prize is three points.

“It is always like you have to dig in to win the momentum back. This is what we did today and for that, I am very, very pleased.

“Of course, I would have preferred for my nerves a third and fourth goal, perhaps, but I am very pleased with his hard work.”