On Thursday afternoon, Daniel Farke will have his pre-match press conference in front of the media. Before Saturday’s match against Plymouth Argyle, the Leeds United manager will field questions from media outlets including print, radio, television, and the internet at Thorp Arch.
Here’s a summary of some of the key points the boss will be covering at the training facility today.
Joe Gelhardt, Jamie Shackleton and Djed Spence were all recovering from injuries when we last heard from Farke. The young striker fractured a hand last week and the manager had suggested surgery may be needed to help Gelhardt’s recovery.
One could question Farke about his two possibilities at right back and get the latest on that. When Spence’s injury prognosis was first noted, he was originally scheduled to return for the Plymouth game, but according to subsequent updates, that may be stretching it.
Firpo impressions
Junior Firpo was a surprise inclusion in the matchday squad at Leicester City last week following the injury to Shackleton. The Spaniard is yet to make an appearance in any fixture under Farke, but he has had some time to see the left-back in training now.
One may ask Farke about his early thoughts on Firpo given his observations at Thorp Arch, his strengths, and possible deployment down that flank.
Dallas advancement
Although Stuart Dallas has been organizing training sessions at the training facility, he hasn’t been spotted in a traveling party for a match, much less a squad. One could ask Farke to provide a brief report on the developments for the Northern Ireland international.
Plymouth are 19th in the table, only four teams have conceded more goals, only two teams have picked up fewer points on the road and they are yet to win in seven away attempts. Leeds are third, only one team has conceded fewer goals and they are the only Championship side still unbeaten at home.
In a match like this one on Saturday, one would wonder how Farke avoids getting complacent.
In training mood
Six days have passed since that incredible victory at Leicester. In order to give the players a few days rest before focused on this weekend, Farke has had time. A manager might be questioned about the atmosphere at Thorp Arch following a victory like that in the East Midlands.
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