Norwich City vs Leeds United press conference live: Farke previews Canaries return amid injury update

LEEDS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Leeds United Manager Daniel Farke celebrates after the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Watford at Elland Road on September 23, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke hosts his pre-Norwich City press conference this afternoon from the club’s training base at Thorp Arch.

Farke is expected to provide an update on the availability of injured players Willy Gnonto, Djed Spence, Junior Firpo and Jamie Shackleton, all of whom missed the Whites’ 2-1 victory over Bristol City prior to the international break. Also on the agenda will be Farke’s return to his old stomping ground, where he enjoyed two promotions as second tier champion with the Norfolk club.

The German’s reception could be mixed after comments made upon taking the Leeds job, insinuating that the Whites are a bigger club with greater resources than his previous employers, although the 46-year-old is likely to be unfazed, focused entirely on returning to West Yorkshire with three points in tow.

Defender Sam Byram also spent a number of seasons with the Canaries and, fitness permitting, will be expected to start on Saturday afternoon.

All the updates from Farke’s presser this afternoon will filter through here. It is scheduled to be underway from 1:30pm.

Leeds United press conference LIVE: Daniel Farke previews Norwich

Key Events

Farke returns to Carrow Road
Updates on Gnonto, Spence and other injured players

Thu, 19 Oct, 2023, 11:47 BST

Welcome to Thorp Arch

Good afternoon, we’re in position at the training ground where Daniel Farke hosts his pre-match press conference this afternoon.

It’s 12 days since Leeds last played - that 2-1 win over Bristol City at Elland Road - and two more until they next kick a ball in the Championship.

Norwich away, let’s have it.