Why next 5 matches could define Christiansen’s season with Leeds

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With Cardiff, Sheffield United, Bristol City and Derby coming up, could Leeds’ next five matches define their season under Thomas Christiansen?

Pablo Hernandez of Leeds United holds his hands on his head after they concede a late goal during the Sky Bet Championship match against Millwall .

Leeds United are suffering something of a mini crisis currently with the 4-3 home defeat to Millwall at the weekend the latest result in a poor recent run of form.

The Whites have not won in any competition since a Boxing Day victory at Burton Albion, losing in the Championship to Birmingham City, Ipswich Town and now the Lions, as well as drawing with Nottingham Forest and being dumped out of the FA Cup by League Two’s Newport County.

Liam Cooper of Leeds United is sent off during the Sky Bet Championship match against Millwall.

The last three outings have also seen Leeds had a player sent off in each as discipline as well as performances is beginning to be questioned.

For head coach Thomas Christiansen the next five matches could be defining in his first season at Elland Road after succeeding Garry Monk over the summer.

The Yorkshire outfit are in tenth place in the table but are only three points off the playoff places and face four teams currently in the top six over their next five matches.

Leeds United manager Thomas Christiansen leaves the field during the Sky Bet Championship match against Ipswich Town.

Following a trip to relegation-threatened Hull City on January 30, Christiansen’s men then play Cardiff City (3rd) at home, Sheffield United (6th) away, Bristol City (5th) at home and then travel to second-placed Derby County.

By February 21 when Leeds conclude their clash with the Rams it could well be clear whether they are going to mount a serious promotion challenge or once again fall short.