Watford vs Leeds United: Daniel Farke reveals double surgery update and Good Friday team news

We were in red hot form and for Friday we just have to press a button and be on it. It's difficult, the players are away with different national teams, different styles, very tricky turnaround. The players were involved yesterday in many minutes, a few arrived this morning. Today, just recovery for them and assessment is the topic. A few injury concerns as well. Junior Firpo arrives tomorrow late morning.

Last two weeks were difficult and challenging. First of all, little break and little rest was great and much-needed. Great for my staff to rest a little bit, as well as a handful of players. Lots of travelling, load, mental pressure for the lads on international break. We have the time to give the surgery for Georginio Rutter and because in the last weeks during the international break, he was terrific but played with pain. He was still there with many crucial moments but then it's also quite normal you can transport an injury for a few weeks but not for months because at some point you will pay the price. He is on the road back, he was already involved in parts of team training. That was definitely a positive thing. Last week we trained with six outfield players and this week, seven. You can't work on team tactical behaviour with a small group. It's a bit difficult to focus on the next games.

If you suffer such a disappointment you want to be a bit alone. You get so many posts of words, you can do without it. To leave them a bit alone is quite beneficial. They didn't arrive yet, it was a long night for them, they stayed in Cardiff and are on the way back. Just recovery for them today and injury assessment. They're experienced lads, they don't need too many positive words from my side. To focus pretty quick on Leeds United. We have a lot to play for and fight for and they should take motivation out of this, to put more energy for their club.