Every word Daniel Farke said ahead of Leeds United vs Oxford including Pascal Struijk injury, Ilia Gruev update and January transfer outlook
The Leeds United boss spoke to the media on Thursday.
Oxford are back in the country’s second tier for the first time in 25 years following last season’s promotion as League One play-off winners but the Us sacked promotion-winning boss Des Buckingham following last weekend’s 3-1 defeat at home to Sheffield Wednesday. The loss left the Yellows fifth-bottom and just one point clear of the dropzone following a run of just one win from their last 15 games, six of which have produced draws.
Leeds, meanwhile, have won their last eight at Elland Road but Farke’s second-placed side lost ground on leaders Sheffield United through last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Preston North End which also allowed the chasing pack to close as Burnley, Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers all bagged victories.
The Whites are now three points behind the table-topping Blades and just one point ahead of third-placed Burnley with a further point back to fourth-placed Sunderland. Farke’s side will be looking to return to winning ways in Saturday’s 3pm kick-off at fortress Elland Road, ahead of which the Whites boss held his pre-match press conference at Thorp Arch on Thursday.
Farke spoke to the media at 1.30pm and below is every word he said on team news, January transfer speculation, managerless Oxford and away-day issues.