Leeds United press conference live: Daniel Farke on team news, Swansea City and more

DF: "Yes, he is a really good player and we are aware, but he was also out of contract and out of team training. I don’t expect him to play 90 minutes, but we have spoken about this, and my players are aware that he is an option for this game.”

DF: “They are both really good left full-backs, and Sam can play on the right side, but he has played in recent years on the left. I’m happy to have two top options, especially because both have history in terms of injuries. In a season with 46 games and two cup competitions, it’s good to have players of good level and experience available.

"They are also different, and it is good because it makes us a little less predictable. Sam can play with different angles in the build-up with his right foot, and he is strong defending. It is good to have those options available, and they have different qualities, which is good for us as a team.”

DF: "I am always happy to have Liam available, and it was a good performance in the last games. I’m also happy Pascal is back. I’m not too bothered about the turnaround from Friday to Wednesday, but the other turnaround will be quite quick, from Wednesday to Saturday, and we have three games in eight games - it’s good to have options back.

"Liam came off a long-term injury, and the same for Sam Byram, it’s difficult to play three games in eight games. They are good options for the upcoming games.”

DF: “Yes, so it was enough time to recover for all my players. Rutter, he is over his injury and back to 100%. The same with Liam Cooper, he limped off with some problems in his glutes, but he is back. Pascal (Struijk) also and some other players who were involved.

"Just in the last days of training, players like Djed Spence, Joe Gelhardt and also Jamie Shackleton, it is also beneficial for them to have four or five days on the training pitch. No question marks and everyone is available. We have one more session tomorrow morning, but at the moment, apart from our long-term injuries, with Stuart Dallas, everyone is available.”

Farke is just taking his seat. Here we go.

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Farke will be speaking in five minutes, at 1.30pm, so stay tuned for all the latest from the Leeds boss.

Leeds head into Wednesday's clash with Swansea on the back of a frustrating away draw with Rotherham United on Friday night. That draw came after a run of three straight wins before the international break. Farke's men are now seven points off second place.

Swansea, meanwhile, are down in 17th after drawing 2-2 with Hull City last time out despite taking a two-goal lead. The Swans are winless in three games. Interestingly, their 20 points have been evenly split between home and away games this season, picking up 10 points at home and as many on the road.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Daniel Farke's pre-Swansea City press conference.

Farke will be joining us at 1.30pm today, and he is likely to offer the latest team news, while also discussing his side's recent form and the challenge that awaits against Swansea on Wednesday.