Daniel Farke pre-Ipswich press conference every word on promotion-points theory, January transfer window, Djed Spence and epic 'keep the faith' answer
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A return of just one point from United’s last two games has seen third-placed Leeds fall ten points off the division’s second automatic promotion place occupied by Ipswich who face the Whites in their own back yard on Saturday in a 12.30pm kick-off.
Sam Byram (hamstring), Jamie Shackleton (glute) and longer term absentee Stuart Dallas (femoral fracture) remain out for Leeds but Junior Firpo returned to training at the back end of last week after a hamstring injury whilst Ian Poveda was due back on Monday following international duty with Colombia.
Ahead of the Ipswich visit, Whites manager Farke held his pre-match press conference at 1.30pm at Thorp Arch on Thursday and here is every word from United’s German boss.
Leeds United v Ipswich Town: Daniel Farke press conference every word
On Djed Spence at left back
"I think he was solid so far because if you're honest, he was injured for such a long time and he also had such a difficult time after pre-season at Tottenham. His first start in the starting line-up was his first game in ages and we have spoken about rhythm before. I think in the first game he was concentrated on solid defending, being reliable. didn't join the attack too much. I think the second game was already better. I think he was there with two solid performances. But right now he comes also more and more into his rhythm, he has more and more training weeks and also my demands are higher right now. It's also like 'okay, now he needs to step up and he can step up in terms of his performances, in terms of covering distances, more joining the attack, producing also more in the offence. I know it was never easy for him to play on the left side because he was just used to play on the right side but also the relationship with Cree has improved. I think right now he is in a much better position than he was three weeks before. Yes, and for that, my demands are also growing and I want him also to step up so solid so far but definitely also with space for more."