Leeds United vs Plymouth Argyle press conference live: Daniel Farke reveals early team news plan, injury and suspension latest
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke hosts his pre-match press conference this afternoon before Plymouth Argyle's visit to Elland Road.
Wayne Rooney's last trip to Elland Road ended in defeat and the veteran striker being given his marching orders by previous employer Birmingham City back at the beginning of 2024.
The ex-Manchester United forward will be hoping for a different outcome this time around, but three points will be hard to come by based on Leeds' recent form having gone unbeaten in their last seven. Equally, Plymouth's away performances this season have not been indicative of a side likely to cause an upset in LS11, failing to score in six of their seven outings on the road in all competitions.
Farke welcomes Junior Firpo back into the fold after his one-match suspension for the accrual of five yellow cards, however full-back on the opposite side Jayden Bogle will sit out the Pilgrims' visit for the same reason.
The Leeds boss is likely to field back-up defender Sam Byram on the opposite side to which he started against Bristol City at Ashton Gate last weekend, provided the 31-year-old has come through that particular encounter unscathed.
A full injury update is expected from the manager at 1:30 this afternoon, with Largie Ramazani, Ilia Gruev and Ethan Ampadu all sidelined, along with Bogle's enforced absence.
Defender Max Wober had made progress in his return from a knee injury injury in recent weeks and could be involved next week as Leeds travel to Millwall before hosting Queens Park Rangers within the space of a few days.
Follow all of Farke's press conference text updates here from 1:30pm today.