Daniel Farke: Leeds’ Jack Harrison has won team-mates over after two years away

Daniel Farke is convinced winger Jack Harrison can regain Leeds fans’ trust having “already won the staff and all the players back”.

Harrison’s return to Elland Road this summer has divided opinion among supporters after he spent two seasons on loan at Everton following Leeds’ top-flight relegation.

The 28-year-old, booed by a section of sceptical Whites fans during pre-season, could face his former club on Monday night when the two sides launch their Premier League campaigns at Elland Road.

Farke said: “I can confirm Jack definitely has already won the staff and all the players back because his behaviour was top class. He’s working very hard and is an unbelievably nice team-mate.

“Right now it’s up to him. With good performances and hard work he can win the trust of supporters back.

“Our supporters have a good feeling if someone really works for this club and I’m pretty sure he’ll grab his chance with both hands.”

Harrison signed a five-year deal with Leeds in 2023, but after scoring five goals in 73 appearances in total during his two-season stay at Everton, he was widely expected to depart Elland Road this summer.

Farke added: “Jack is a proven Premier League player, a good age, top character, and hard working.

“Mixed reactions are normal once a player goes away on loan, it was similar with Brenden Aaronson.

“Everyone was in doubt when he came back and he’s proven he wants to work his socks off for this club and he has won all our supporters back.”

Leeds’ latest signing Dominic Calvert-Lewin could also face his former club on Monday.

The 28-year-old became the club’s eight summer arrival since winning the Sky Bet Championship title in May, signing a three-year deal as a free agent following his departure from Everton at the end of the season.

All new recruits barring suspended defender Jaka Bijol are in contention for their Leeds debuts.

Farke, still keen to add a full-back and further strengthen his attack before the transfer window closes on September 1, is hoping Jayden Bogle can recover from a hip flexor issue in time for the opening match.