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Daniel Farke: Everyone is looking forward to this game

Manager shares thoughts on Leicester City clash.

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Leeds United face Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Friday night (8pm), in a match being shown live on Sky Sports.

The Whites head to the table-toppers with both teams in fine form. The Foxes have won five out of their last five, whilst Leeds four out of their last five.

Speaking ahead of the match, manager Daniel Farke gave his thoughts to the media.

He said: “First of all, you have to say they deserve, with this point tally after 14 games, to be there in this position.

“I think it's remarkable and you can give them credit and applause, they deserve all the praise, I think it's a fantastic side.

“There are many reasons, many top players, many players who have played on Premier League level and also lots of stability in the club.

“They found a really good group, good balance with lots of quality players and a quality coach.

“It’s one of the best, if not the best start in the history of the of the Championship and the points tally is remarkable.

“We are full of respect, we will travel full of respect and we know that we have to go there with our best, with a top class performance to earn the right to win some points.

“But, we won't travel in fear. We will travel with respect, but not in fear. Wherever we go, we are Leeds United and we want to win points.”

“So two quality sides, it’s a great game, a spotlight game Friday evening, floodlight is on us.

“It’s a great game to be involved in, both teams wants to win the points. I think everyone who likes the Championship and likes football, is looking forward to this game.”

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