Pre-Chelsea Presser

By Popey:

It is 21 years since Leeds United last made the quarter finals of the FA Cup. Boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before the Whites travel to play losing Carabao Cup finalists Chelsea on Tuesday night.

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Farke said he has recovered from the adrenaline of beating leaders Leicester on Friday: "After such a game, I'm always very tired. I need a bit of relax time on the sofa, to get levelled again. We're heading into a pretty busy period now. It was important in the last two days to calm the load and clear heads."

Leeds are 12 games unbeaten but Farke does not see that as a psychological advantage, even given Chelsea's defeat at Wembley: "I don't think so. I expect an opponent who will be very focused on this game. It's their best chance to play in Europe. But for us it's also a big game. We'd like to extend our cup run."

Patrick Bamford is a doubt with minor calf and ankle injuries while Crysencio Summerville has rolled an ankle. Dan James is in contention despite a "little bruise" and a hip flexor problem for Georginio Rutter means there will be a late call on his fitness.

However, defender Sam Byram is back in training and Farke indicated that he should be in the squad.

Farke said Leeds were managing Summerville's load given his importance to the side's success: "He gets many hits and knocks because of the way he plays. We need his bravery on the ball. [In] recent weeks, it’s been a bit stop and go for him in training. They have not been ideal."

On an intense schedule between now and Friday, 8 March: "I'd prefer to have this game in different circumstances - not four games in 10 days and three league games in six [days]. It's a bit unlucky. I'd like to be able to concentrate even more on this game. But you have to take things as they are.