Accrington Stanley vs Leeds United press conference highlights: Marsch explains Adams injury and Rutter to start
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Leeds negotiated their way past Championship outfit Cardiff City at the second time of asking in the previous round, while Accrington required extra-time to defeat non-league Boreham Wood. The League One club are in the midst of a relegation battle, hoping to remain in the third tier but recognise progression in English football’s oldest club competition is also a vital money-spinner.
Saturday lunchtime’s game will be broadcast live to the nation on BBC One at 12:30pm from the Wham Stadium in Lancashire. Jesse Marsch is understood to be pleased about the quality of the pitch at Accrington, and hosts his pre-match press conference this afternoon from 1:30pm.
Live updates from the Whites’ head coach here.
Jesse Marsch press conference LIVE
Key Events
- Marsch injury update on the way
- Chris Armas arrives to supplement coaching staff
- Georginio Rutter in line for debut
Marsch on Harrison transfer links
His commitment to being here has been amazing. He’s an important guy for us, I haven’t even discussed it with Jack because for me it’s really clear: we need him. He’ll be ready for Saturday as well.
Marsch on Armas appointment
The respect I have for him is at a very high level. He’s already have an impact. He understands the league by being at Man Utd and the football we’re trying to play. For me he’s a good fit.
Marsch on magic of the cup
In the US, we always would talk about the FA Cup, even when we were 7. You’d be out on the pitch with your buddies like ‘it’s the FA Cup Final!’ We know what it means, the David vs Goliath, it’s an inspiring narrative.
Marsch on Koch-Wober partnership
The reason why they performed well together is because they’re very intelligent. It’s a definite possibility we could play with them again.
Marsch on Rutter debut
Georgi has looked really good in training, there’s a high probability we start with him. By being in Germany, he understands a lot of the principles we use. I’m excited to get him going.
Marsch on risking Cooper and Adams
I just want to see where they’re at. I don’t think their injuries are so bad. We want to go to Accrington and make sure we go for the victory. We’ve got the chance to push in this tournament and take it totally seriously. We’ll see how those guys are.
Marsch on injuries
Adam, Archie still out but Archie has been active on the pitch. Cree Summerville is on the pitch but not training with the team. Should be available for next weekend. Dallas still injured. Coops is questionable and Adams is questionable. Matchday decision with those two. Cody Drameh, I think there’ll be an announcement about his loan later today