Farke on team fitness, transfers and Arsenal

Jaka Bijol and Lukas Nmecha are unavailable, while there is a small possibility Gabriel Gudmundsson will return.

Nmecha felt an issue with his hamstring before Monday's draw at Everton and that is why Farke left him on the bench. The boss added it is "not a major issue" and he should be back for the following game against Nottingham Forest.

Farke said there will be no transfer activity based off those players being injured because they are sidelined in the short-term.

More on the looming transfer deadline: "It's our responsibility to give ourselves the best squad for the run-in because it's important not to fall asleep, but we can allow ourselves to be picky. It's good that we are not in a position where we have to panic."

He added that fans "should be proud" that the club are not scrambling in this window to do business as "it's a sign of stability".

Under-21s captain Alfie Cresswell has had "loan interest" in this transfer window but the club have rejected it. Farke said: "He is part of our training group and is progressing well. It doesn't mean he will have a debut against Arsenal, but there are chances to be involved in matchday squads right now and get a few minutes."

On opponents Arsenal: "One of the toughest tasks you can have, but we also know that if we are at our very best, especially at home at Elland Road, we can fight for points against any team. We know we need an outstanding day to have a chance but we know we are capable of doing this."