Leeds United were left frustrated at Wembley after losing to Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final, missing out on a spot in the final.
The Yorkshire giants couldn’t quite take their chance, as their bid to reach a first FA Cup final in 53 years slipped away after a narrow defeat at the national stadium.
A first-half strike from Enzo Fernandez proved to be the difference, sending Chelsea into next month’s final against Manchester City.
Daniel Farke and his players were left disappointed at the final whistle, with some of them complaining to the referee. However, Gerrard believes the Leeds manager must look at his tactics.
The former Liverpool star insists Daniel Farke needed to change his tactics
Gerrard pointed out that Leeds were completely outplayed by Chelsea in the first half and were getting completely dominated by the Blues.
He believes Farke should have been quicker to identify that his tactics were not working and should have made some tweaks to help his team on the pitch.
The former midfielder feels Leeds fans would leave Wembley with regrets as their team just didn’t turn up in the first half.
Gerrard said on TNT Sport: “Barring one or two moments, Leeds were absolutely dominated by Chelsea in that first half.
“Leeds looked lost for large parts. Chelsea were by far the better side in the first half, and I think Daniel Farke needed to change his tactics much earlier.
“They were getting overrun and didn’t create anything. Chelsea set up well and dominated the ball and the game in that first half.
“It’s was a superb performance from Chelsea in that first half. They deserved to be in front, and they are in complete control of the game.
“The Leeds back five were pinned by Joao Pedro, and there was loads of space in front of them for Chelsea to play.
“Leeds fans turned up expecting today, they needed to go out and not have any regrets, which I think they might have. Daniel Farke should have changed it earlier.”
The Leeds manager will have to focus ahead
Farke would be disappointed that he was outthought by a rookie manager who is not going to be in charge of Chelsea at the end of the season.
However, he has no time to dwell on what might have been as Leeds are still not mathematically safe, and need a few more points to secure their berth in the Premier League next year.
They will take on a Burnley side who are already relegated at Elland Road on Friday, and look to seal the deal in front of their fans.
Farke is still the first Leeds manager to reach an FA Cup semi-final since 1987, and will complete his remit if they keep the Whites in the Premier League.