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 players' ability in crunch times
I was convinced of the character a few days after I arrived and then when we had the group together after the August window had closed. I got used to every player and saw what they do on the pitch but also thought, we have many young players in key positions and we have to work with them on their tactical behaviour, football skills and develop their personality. Thank God we have two or three experienced lads in the dressing room, but we have to work on the soft skills, mental side and winning mentality. There’s no guarantee how quick you can develop it, the longer the season goes the more trust I have in them. It’s a good sign when you are there in games, spotlight games and you are capable to win these. We’ve won both against Ipswich and Leicester, big pressure away at Boro, able to be there when it really counts and this is normally a sign of winning mentality and this is why this group develops in the right direction and which mental status we want them. Still a bit work to do to show this always with consistency but the general picture we have 90 points after 44 game days, can’t complain too much about consistency or we wouldn’t be there. We’re on a good path.