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Farke on injuries, Tanaka's form and Wolves

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Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Wolves at Elland Road (15:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Farke confirmed all the players who were fit for Monday's win at Manchester United are "at least today ready for Wolves". On Joe Rodon, Anton Stach and Dan James, he added: "The first step is team training and today no-one is back in team training but we have two days, we can always have a surprise".

Reflecting on the big win at Old Trafford, Farke said: "We are pretty proud. We know how much it means to our fans. It was great to send them back with such an amazing win but as a group we have put a line under it.

One of the highlights of the season. To be able to win but the manner of the performance too. We were aware how much this game means to our supporters.

" He was asked about Noah Okafor, who scored twice against Manchester United, and rumours of a poor attitude before he signed in the summer: "No surprise he's got back into the Swiss squad. There was rumours before he signed but I can't say I've had that at all. He's improved and learned.

" On Ao Tanaka's impressive recent displays: "Pretty happy with Ao's recent performances. Was good in the cup game and backed it up on Monday. We were always convinced he could deliver.