A lot of Leeds United fans have not reacted well to Gary Rowett’s quotes before the two sides clash tonight.
The Millwall boss believes that the Whites have a clear advantage over his team because Leeds have had a ten-day break, and his side have just faced Sheffield United in the FA Cup.
Will Rowett's mind games work?
Yes, Millwall will get something
No, Leeds will win
Rowett also called Leeds erratic, and he thinks they are feeling the pressure of challenging for promotion.
These comments from Rowett have not gone down well with some Leeds fans.
“When the pressure is on you to go up and be promoted then it is going to make you a little edgy." #lufc https://t.co/G5ArlYlDks
— Leeds United News (@LeedsUnitedYEP) January 28, 2020
You cant get into the mind of el loco. Nice try but Hes already in yours.
— Andy Jeffrey (@ap_jeffrey) January 28, 2020
Really hope we thump these tonight
— Dont you know hes LOCO (@LufcDamo) January 28, 2020
Do one Rowett we won’t fall for that trick!
— David (@wizard_david04) January 28, 2020
— Khuram (@kumzy_) January 28, 2020
He’s not wrong though is he. Don’t mind the odd off game here and there but it’s no wins in 7……
— Ben Doughty (@bendoughty22) January 28, 2020
He’s been looking at those odds again!
— Nick Holland (@Nick_Holland_) January 28, 2020
What do we think?
Rowett is probably trying to play some mind games, but he does have a valid point.
Leeds have only won one of their last seven league matches, and they really need a result to get their promotion challenge back on track.
The former Derby County boss has done a very good job with the Lions since he took over in October, and they travel to Elland Road in good form, having won three of their past five games.
Leeds have had a good week in the transfer window with the signatures of Ian Poveda and Jean-Kevin Augustin, and now they must get back to winning ways.