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Farke says Leeds need to "stay calm" as they aim to end goalless streak against Wolves

Farke says Leeds need to "stay calm" as they aim to end goalless streak against Wolves
Farke says Leeds need to "stay calm" as they aim to end goalless streak against WolvesBradley Collyer / PA Images / Profimedia

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has spoken to the media ahead of this weekend's clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

Leeds have not registered a win in three games, having failed to score in that period. The newly promoted side sit 16th in the table and could push into the top half of the table with a much-needed win against a Wolves side who are dead bottom of the league. 

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Leeds must remain calm

Farke first addressed his side’s scoring issues and revealed that his side must remain calm and keep their balance when pushing forward during what is a constant fight for survival. 

“We need to stay calm. First step is to be rock solid and difficult to beat. We played good last away game at Fulham

“Normally, if this own goal doesn;t happen, everyone would focus on clean sheets and five points and not speak too much about offence. 

“Just because of this heartbreaking situation, I won't judge it to find a different way. Happy we are so rock solid. 

“It's to work a bit on the clinical edge. Definitely a major topic in the raining ground to being players (in scoring positions). We need balance.” 

Wolves will be highly motivated

Wolves are the worst performing team in the league so far as they sit bottom with 0 points and 7 goals conceded, Farke understands they will be motivated.

"We are always desperate to score and win games. We also stay humble. A newly promoted side away from home, we are always the underdog. But we don't travel with fear. We travel there knowing they will be highly motivated.

"We have to be at our very best and concentrated and show our defensive steel. No reason to panic."

Is this game a must win?

Farke was next asked if the Wolves game is a must win and stated that he goes into every game with a winning mentality, no matter the opponent.

"I go into every game with 100% motivation to win the game. If we can't win it then aim is to not lose it.

"If win, lose or draw - nothing would be decided yet. Doesn't make our life easier."

Gray needs time to adapt

Harry Gray scored a hat-trick for the U-21 team against Scunthorpe United in the National League Cup last night and Farke was hesitant to speak on the youngster he who believes still needs more time before coming back to the first team.

"I've said all I need to say. Won't comment on him until he's back on the grass. Believe me, I'm far from being arrogant or confident.

"I started out having to develop young players to sell them one day. The I overtook the best youth team in Germany.

"When I came to Norwich, I replaced our club captain with a 20-year-old CB. When I came to Leeds... I gave Harry his debut at 16 years old in Championship.

"But if I had to select a manager to manage a young player, I would say it is me, to be honest. He needs game time with Under-21s and not lose his striker instincts. What he needs most is time and peace."

Luck could be on Leeds' side

Finally, was asked if he is a big believer in luck and said that it is certainly an element in football as the better team does not always win.

"I'm a big believer that you will always get what you deserve in the mid and the long term. You will get reward for what you are willing to invest, in life and in football.

"In other sports, normally the better team wins. In football, it can be the other way around. But in the long term you get what you deserve.

"We've not done too much wrong but there are things we can improve."

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