Farke's young side went toe-to-toe with Mauricio Pochettino's Premier League outfit on Wednesday night, eliminated at the death by a late Conor Gallagher strike. Leeds' team selection saw several key components of United's recent unbeaten run miss out altogether or drop to the bench as Farke prioritises the Whites' promotion push.
The fixture schedule has not been kind to Leeds over the past month and that is unlikely to change as broadcasters select the team's matches for TV audiences during the end-of-season Championship run-in. Farke, in particular, was less than pleased with the decision to schedule Leeds' fixture away to Huddersfield at lunchtime on Saturday afternoon, followed by a game against Stoke City days later at Elland Road, before Friday night's meeting with Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.
As a consequence, the Leeds boss may be forced to rotate his options before the next international break later this month but is in a position to name a strong XI against the Terriers this weekend.
7. Glen Kamara - CM
Kamara was rested in midweek and expected to return to the starting XI this weekend, refreshed. | Getty Images
8. Willy Gnonto - RW
Similarly, Gnonto was rested for the majority of the match at Stamford Bridge but will face a battle on his hands to get the nod over Dan James who played extremely well the last time Leeds faced Huddersfield. | Getty Images
9. Crysencio Summerville - LW
The Dutch winger has struggled with an ankle problem of late, but should be fit to start at the John Smith's Stadium. | AFP via Getty Images
10. Georginio Rutter - CF
A midweek rest appears to have done the Frenchman some good as he was able to train in the aftermath of the Chelsea defeat and looks set to be recalled to the line-up. | Getty Images
11. Patrick Bamford - ST
A similar case for Bamford who was an unused substitute at the Bridge on Wednesday night. He's likely to return in place of Mateo Joseph or Joel Piroe. | Getty Images