Daniel Farke reveals good news, but Dan James miracle not expected – Leeds team news vs Aston Villa
Daniel Farke has revealed Leeds United don’t have any injury concerns as they face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
Unai Emery’s team will travel to Elland Road on 23 November, and the German manager will be able to call upon his entire squad.
Wilfried Gnonto is expected to be fit to face Villa, with the Italian winger missing the last seven league matches due to fitness issues.
The Lions represent the first of several tests for the West Yorkshire outfit in the coming weeks, with the threat of relegation looming large in LS11.
Dan James still not ready to start for Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Farke doesn’t expect Dan James to start for Leeds against Villa despite returning from injury a few weeks back.
The German manager doesn’t expect a miracle from the Wales international, who’s come off the bench in the last four matches for the Whites.
While the 49-year-old head coach has his full squad available, there may still be some absences from the starting lineup at Elland Road.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference on 21 November, Farke said: “The most important thing is no one came back injured. Everyone in a good mood. I have all the players available. So not one player injured. So, really good news.”
On James, the German manager said: “We still can’t expect miracles anyhow. I watched him closely each and every training session. I know what he’s doing. He’s building some confidence and rhythm.”
Chris Sutton expects a draw at Elland Road, and a point is something the Peacocks will definitely take against Villa.
The Whites also face Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool back-to-back in the coming weeks, highlighting the massive task at hand for the former Norwich City boss.
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Daniel Farke has Christmas priority at Elland Road
Farke’s sacking has been a hot topic at Elland Road recently, but it doesn’t look like the West Yorkshire outfit have any intention of firing him anytime soon.
Leeds are a point above the relegation zone going into a demanding spell over the festive period, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see them in the bottom three come Christmas.
If the Whites’ form continues to dip, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the German manager receive his P45 in his Christmas stockings.
By the time the new year comes around, there’s every possibility the Peacocks will have a new manager leading them to secure Premier League survival.
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