Chelsea vs Leeds United: Daniel Farke issues fresh injury update and team news plan before FA Cup clash
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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.
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Hide AdLeeds, 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.
Daniel Farke press conference LIVE
Ten minutes to go
We'll be joined by Farke very shortly. Fingers crossed for a clean bill of health - and hopefully a cup upset.
Injury latest
We're awaiting fresh updates from Farke, but as it stands, Patrick Bamford expected to be available from the start, while Sam Byram is still likely to miss out.
Karl Darlow is back in team training but still likely to be unavailable for selection. Stuart Dallas remains out.
What if...
The EFL have assured the YEP there is a contingency in place if Leeds happen to make it to the FA Cup and play-off finals which are currently scheduled to be played one day after the other.
Read more below.
Young star
Hope to see Archie Gray take to the field at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.
Premier League ground for a player with a Premier League future.
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