Anton Stach & Noah Okafor injury latest as Leeds United boss Daniel Farke holds pre-Bournemouth press conference
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is due to speak with the media this afternoon.
Daniel Farke will be speaking with the media later today ahead of Leeds United’s Premier League trip to Bournemouth.
Leeds head to the Vitality Stadium on Saturday looking to build on their impressive start to the season. Daniel Farke’s side drew 0-0 at Sunderland last time out and sit seventh in the table on 11 points, having lost just one of their eight top-flight matches.
Hosts Bournemouth are two points and six places shy of Leeds but an incredible run of form makes Saturday a serious challenge. The Cherries beat Aston Villa 3-0 in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, their fifth straight victory without conceding in all competitions.
Farke was forced to navigate his side’s most recent trip to Sunderland with a few fitness issues. Nico Elvedi missed out altogether through illness and was replaced by Jaka Bijol, with an update expected on the experienced Swiss international this afternoon.
Anton Stach and Noah Okafor were doubts for that game due to foot and adductor issues respectively, eventually proving fit enough only for the bench. Expect an update on the pair who have hopefully had a full week of training under their belts.
Joe Rodon has been a longer-term absence, with Saturday’s trip to Bournemouth marking almost nine weeks since he pulled up with a hamstring injury against Brentford. The defender is edging closer to a return and Farke will be expected to provide an update today.
After another draw in which Leeds struggled to create chances, Farke will no doubt be quizzed on his plans to improve things in the final third. The Whites boss could decide to switch things up personnel-wise with clamour from fans to see Jean-Matteo Bahoya.
Leeds will need to be at their very best to take anything from Bournemouth, who have scored 14 goals without reply in their last five matches. The Cherries were able to rotate during Wednesday's win over Villa and have been excellent in recent weeks.
Farke will no doubt have plenty of good things to say about Saturday’s hosts and his opposite number, fellow German Marco Rose, who took over from Andoni Iraola in the summer. The pair have met twice before in the Bundesliga, winning one a piece.
Daniel Farke is due to speak with the media at 1.30pm. Stay tuned for live updates...