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Leeds boss Farke: Up to Harrison to win over boo-boys

Leeds boss Farke: Up to Harrison to win over boo-boys
Leeds boss Farke: Up to Harrison to win over boo-boysČTK / imago sportfotodienst / sport/presse/foto Jens Dünhölt

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke can understand fans being unhappy with Jack Harrison.

A 75th minute substitute in Saturday's preseason 1-1 friendly draw with AC Milan in Dublin, winger Harrison was jeered by Leeds fans.

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Harrison spent last season on-loan with Everton and had plans of signing permanently with the Toffees.

"It (the boos) wasn’t a surprise," Farke admitted. "It was expected with his first outing in front of such a large amount of Leeds supporters. Our supporters have the right to have an opinion and it was challenging for our supporters with his decisions.

"But I also liked the reaction of the others, who clapped whenever he touched the ball. It’s still up to Jack to win everyone over - to show commitment, to show desire and be brave and this is the best way. He has presented himself within the group as a top character and he has all the chances to win our supporters back.

"You could feel that he’s won a few back already because after the boos, others were clapping. Jack has all the chances to prove that he can play an important role for us in the upcoming season."

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