Daniel Farke stresses Leeds United’s FA Cup concentration but says he won’t take any “risks” against Plymouth.
Since Leeds’ top goal is to return to the Premier League this season, the lengthy travel to the South West might be considered an unneeded distraction. Farke is taking the game seriously, too, since the victors will face either Chelsea or Aston Villa in a fifth-round match.
The German will have the same roster at his disposal; however, Jamie Shackleton’s absence from the match is probably due to illness. That means Farke won’t have Dan James or Pascal Struijk, but he will still field a formidable team at Home Park, with one eye on Saturday’s Championship match against Rotherham United.
Regarding Tuesday night’s repeat, he remarked, “I would have preferred to be more effective in the last game and not have to travel, but it is better to play than be out.” “It’s critical that we give this game our full attention if we hope to win and advance as far as we can.
They are a strong team, and because it’s an away game and a long journey, we want to go to the next round, so we must remain focused. I think cup competitions are great. We wish to play a powerful side, but we won’t put anyone in danger while choosing our team.”
Fake gave an explanation of Shackleton’s condition and confirmed team news, saying: “Jamie Shackleton is a serious doubt since he is ill and hasn’t trained today. The other players all survived the previous game unscathed.”
In the fifth round, the winners of the FA Cup rematch on Tuesday night will travel to play either Chelsea or Aston Villa. The teams from the Premier League square off on Wednesday night. Leeds will play their first game back at Elland Road on Saturday against Rotherham United.