Daniel Farke, Manager of Leeds United(Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Former Germany international Dietmar Hamann has backed his compatriot Daniel Farke to keep Leeds United up in the Premier League this season.

Farke steered Leeds back to the top flight last term after accruing 100 points and finishing top of the Championship. Since their return, his team have battled well and have taken 11 points from their 10 games so far.

Leeds have been much more direct in their playing style this season compared to last and recruited a number of physical players in the summer window.

Speaking to FootballBlog.co.uk (h/t the Yorkshire Evening Post ), Hamann noted the subtle change in style that has led to Leeds being competitive in the Premier League so far.

“I think with the signing of [Dominic] Calvert-Lewin, he obviously knows that physicality is a big thing in the Premier League,” he said of Farke’s plan. “It obviously was in the Championship as well. He's always been very pragmatic. But I think even now, I think he's even a touch more pragmatic.

“He sees that you need to cover...