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Daniel Farke reveals new Leeds United setback as he offers Connor Roberts update

Daniel Farke reveals new Leeds United setback as he offers Connor Roberts update

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Although they still have injuries to deal with, Leeds United will be hoping to win six straight games when they play Rotherham United this weekend in the Championship.

Leeds, who face a demanding run of away games this month, will host Yorkshire rivals Rotherham United at home on Saturday.

The Millers head to Elland Road without a road victory this year, while Leeds has won five straight league games since the start of 2024 and is undefeated at home.

Despite playing two games since deadline day, Connor Roberts has not made his club debut. He was also ruled out of the FA Cup replay against Plymouth and did not register in time for the trip to Ashton Gate.

Even though Daniel Farke has only had the opportunity for one complete training day thus far, he has revealed that he is in the running to start against Rotherham on Saturday afternoon.

He stated this through the YEP:

“We will be gathering as a group for the second time this afternoon. His knowledge of this league is invaluable due to his extensive experience. In addition to his impeccable manners, he also exudes physical fitness. Together, we try to give him tidbits of knowledge on a variety of subjects rather than overwhelming him. He appears respectable in these conditions and is free for tomorrow.

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In terms of other injury issues, Pascal Struijk and Dan James are still out as they recover from their respective setbacks.

However, there is another potential absentee there in Jamie Shackleton, who is yet to get back into full training after illness (via Phil Hay):

Leeds still have a strong enough side to see off Rotherham

“We will be gathering as a group for the second time this afternoon. His knowledge of this league is invaluable due to his extensive experience. In addition to his impeccable manners, he also exudes physical fitness. Together, we try to give him tidbits of knowledge on a variety of subjects rather than overwhelming him. He appears respectable in these conditions and is free for tomorrow.Quiz: Has Patrick

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‘Enough is enough’: Leeds United boss hits out as derby trips to Huddersfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday are rescheduled by TV companies

Daniel Farke has criticised Leeds United for not playing “fair play” following adjustments to their schedule at the beginning of March, which will see them play four games in ten days.

Less than 72 hours after playing Chelsea in a televised FA Cup fifth-round match on Wednesday, February 28, United will play Huddersfield Town in a West Yorkshire derby. The match takes place in the early Saturday lunchtime slot on Saturday, March 2. Kickoff is at 12.30pm.

Tuesday, 5th March, sees Leeds return to action at home against Stoke City before another derby away trip that has been moved forward to suit TV coverage.They will visit Sheffield Wednesday on Friday, March 8, with the game brought forward by a day so it can be screened on Sky Sports.

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke, pictured during the reverse fixture at Rotherham United in November. Photo: George Wood/Getty Images.
“You were expecting that the following games would be moved a little further away because it feels weird already, but they are only two days apart and the next game is on Tuesday.

“Then you decide, ‘Alright, come on.’ At least the next game is on the weekend, so you change it to Sunday. What takes place? They reschedule it for Sheffield Wednesday, this Friday.

Nothing could be worse. This implies that we will play four days in ten days.

“I am never too concerned about this topic and I know it’s a difficult topic and we all benefit from TV companies who bring much money on the table and we have to take this into account.

“But sometimes, there’s a topic where enough is enough and I feel like this when I feel about what happens after the Chelsea game and around it.

“It’s crazy, but it’s good as this club and team is attractive. But normally, it should also be in the sense of fair play.

“We kick off late at night on a Wednesday against Chelsea, so that means we are back in Leeds in the early hours of Thursday morning or if we sleep overnight in London, Thursday afternoon and then the next game is on Saturday with the earliest possible kick-off in the next away game (at Huddersfield).

“You were expecting that the following games would be moved a little further away because it feels weird already, but they are only two days apart and the next game is on Tuesday.

“Then you decide, ‘Alright, come on.’ At least the next game is on the weekend, so you change it to Sunday. What takes place? They reschedule it for Sheffield Wednesday, this Friday.

Nothing could be worse. This implies that we will play four days in ten days.

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