Chelsea vs Leeds United: Daniel Farke issues fresh injury update and team news plan before FA Cup clash

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke hosts his pre-match press conference this afternoon ahead of the Whites' trip to Chelsea in the FA Cup Fifth Round.

Leeds' cup odyssey continues this month with yet another trip south as they prepare to face Chelsea in the next round of the FA Cup. United were victorious after a replay and extra-time in the previous round, seeing off Plymouth Argyle 4-1 at Home Park, while Chelsea defeated Aston Villa to set up a home tie against promotion-chasing Leeds.

The Blues suffered cup final defeat on Sunday afternoon, losing out to Liverpool after extra-time in this season's League Cup finale with Virgil van Dijk's late header delivering the decisive blow to Mauricio Pochettino's best hope of silverware this term.

Leeds, meanwhile, are in buoyant mood after a win over league leaders Leicester City last Friday. It is hoped all members of Farke's squad came through that match unscathed as the German prepares to outline who is and isn't available for the trip to Stamford Bridge.

Live press conference updates here from 2:15pm.

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