QPR vs Leeds United: Daniel Farke reveals fresh Dan James update as Joe Rodon injury question answered
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Leeds’ penultimate fixture of the regular Championship season takes place tomorrow night with United knowing a win puts increased pressure on Kieran McKenna’s third place Ipswich Town to keep pace with league leaders Leicester City and Farke’s men.
The Whites were back to winning ways on Monday night, defeating Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium, but victory came at a cost with Dan James ruled out for the trip to Loftus Road with a costal cartilage injury and torn oblique abdominal muscle.
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Hide AdJames’ international teammate Joe Rodon also took a knock to his calf in the 4-3 win against Boro and an update on his condition is expected to be provided by Farke during today’s press conference.
Text updates to come from 12pm.
Daniel Farke press conference live
Farke on Byram and Rodon
With Sam we’ve put him in the ice bath last 48 hours so should be alright. Joe had a knock to his calf but he should be fine, yes.
Farke on team news
Normally with this type of injury [Dan James] you’re ruled out for 2-3 weeks. We still have a bit of hope. Our physios, doctors are working in the rehab to make him available. We try everything to make him available. At the moment it’s realistic to say he will miss the game, but it would be a nice surprise if he makes it next week. All the players made it through last game without major issues, a few hits and knocks. The only major doubt is Patrick Bamford, he has a big bruise on his knee.
Still waiting for Farke
Time-keeping not the gaffer’s strong suit. Perhaps applying the finishing touches to Leeds’ pre-match QPR analysis.
15 minutes to go
Not long now until Farke is in the press conference hotseat. We’ll have all his answers right here.
Graham Smyth's column
Fortunately, though, this team do not bear the scars of previous trips to West London, as YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth writes.
Not a happy hunting ground
Leeds United’s last five trips to Loftus Road
Jan, 2020: QPR 1-0 Leeds
Feb, 2019: QPR 1-0 Leeds
Jan, 2019: QPR 2-1 Leeds (FA Cup)
Dec, 2017: QPR 1-3 Leeds
Aug, 2016: QPR 3-0 Leeds
On the agenda
Farke fielding questions from the press in just over an hour. Here’s what we’re expecting to ask and for him to answer:
- Dan James injury situation
- Joe Rodon calf knock
- QPR threat
- Leicester’s win vs Southampton
- Promotion picture
- Feeling the pressure/nerves
- Further Boro debrief
Welcome to Thorp Arch
Thorp Arch the only place for us today as we await to hear from Daniel Farke at midday.
QPR (a) tomorrow night in what will hopefully be Leeds’ penultimate fixture of the season. A win would go a long way to reinstating United’s Premier League status.
Updates from the manager to come at 12pm. Stay tuned.
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