Farke on not risking players, 'love' for the cup and Perri criticism

Farke began by paying tribute to club legend Terry Yorath, who has died at the age of 75: "Very sad news. All our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Very sad news for us, a proper club legend. Always sad to hear this. It is a part of life and he will never be forgotten - he will always be part of our Leeds family. His legacy will live forever."

The Leeds boss confirmed that if it is "risky" to do so, then he will not play Jayden Bogle at Derby and it will "more or less be the same group of players as for the last game" who are available, with Sam Byram a "little question mark" because of a back problem.

Despite a "tough run" of four games in 10 days, Farke insisted he is a "big believer in cup competitions" and "loves this traditional cup". However, despite always wanting to win the FA Cup, he also acknowledged the "big priority this season is to stay in the Premier League, so we won't risk any players".

He added: "I don't want to come across that it is over-ambition off back of defeat that I want to win a major competition. We know it is not realistic as promoted side, but we have shown, whether it be a quarter-final, semi-final, final, against top sides we are capable to win this. But to get there, you have to make sure you win early rounds and we respect Derby."

Farke confirmed that Karl Darlow will start in goal on Sunday, and on Lucas Perri, who has come under criticism for recent mistakes, he said: "Always like to be open and honest about everything. Of course, last few games Lucas had situations he could have saved and decision-making wasn't great. It is better not to hide this fact and talk nonsense. Important to hold hand up and be self-critical."

He added: "You can't just take praise, have to take negative aspects too. And if you don't meet expectations then you will get criticised. I'd rather try not to sugar-coat it and be honest about it, instead of hiding behind elephant in the room."

With Joel Piroe and Jack Harrison struggling for game time in recent weeks, Farke explained how highly he rates Piroe for his "finishing skills" and this is important for them in games they dominate, but it is "not failure of Joel" that they have had to alter their approach recently. He also praised Harrison for being "professional" and when an opportunity next comes, he "has to use it and shine".