Daniel Farke press conference: Brentford vs Leeds United

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Daniel Farke press conference: Brentford vs Leeds United

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Sunday’s Premier League game against Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium (kick-off 16:30 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Farke said Daniel James and Sean Longstaff are not available this weekend. He also gave an update on Lukas Nmecha’s recovery from a thigh injury: “Not confident at all – he will miss this game. He is still a bit symptomatic and it is still not completely healed. He is definitely out for this game.”
On if recent positive results has given him and the team belief they can stay in the top flight: “We were convinced in the week, during the week and right now after the week. Of course, there is no replacement for wins so it is always good for the mood, the confidence and for the table so for that yes we had a good week. I am happy with this but we are already in the mode to prepare for the next important game on Sunday.”
On Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s form: “I have followed his career for years and this is what he has done throughout. He has delivered really good performances and scored many goals. This is why we were so desperate to sign him because we know what he is capable of if he is fit and in a good rhythm.”
On if the 28-year-old can break back into the England squad: “Not a topic for me – that is a question for Thomas [Tuchel, England manager]. If he wants to ask me, I will give him my honest opinion and what I think about Dominic. You all know how I much I trust him and how much I value him. He has done it before, 11 caps for England, and his goal record is good. It is just important he stays fit, confident and in a good rhythm and it will take care of itself.
He says there were no conversations with club owners over his position when Leeds were on a poor run.
On Brentford: “They have a fantastic home record. They have beaten more or less all of the top sides, especially at home. So we don’t expect an easy game at all.”