Illan Meslier’s position, Leeds United transfers and injury concerns on Daniel Farke’s…

Daniel Farke faces the media on Thursday afternoon for his pre-match press conference.

The Leeds United manager will take questions from television, radio, print and online journalists at Thorp Arch ahead of Saturday’s clash with Harrogate Town.

Back-to-back draws with Blackburn Rovers and Hull City has left United still searching for their first win of 2025. But there is no reason to panic as the Whites sit top of the Championship on the back of an eight-match unbeaten run.

United will take a breather from their Championship promotion push this weekend when they lock horns with Harrogate Town in the FA Cup third round.

Here is a run-down of some of the main topics on the agenda for the boss to address at the training ground today

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Key man Pascal Struijk (ankle) and Patrick Bamford (hamstring) were notable absentees from the matchday squad against Hull. How are the pair progressing from their respective injury problems? Could they feature this weekend?

 

Farke said Junior Firpo (hamstring) had an outside chance of being involved in the tie. Is the left-back ready to return to action?

Expect Farke to be grilled on the fitness of the rest of the squad, including Ilia Gruev

The midfielder is nearing a first team return following a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery

United’s title rivals are busy adding to their squads while Farke has stressed it will be a quiet month at Elland Road. He missed out on signing a No 10 to replace Georginio Rutter in the summer transfer window.

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