Leeds United manager Daniel Farke confirmed on Thursday afternoon, that Karl Darlow will start against Luton Town at the weekend.

Darlow impressed during his recent appearances for the Wales national team, featuring in their World Cup qualifying wins over Kazakhstan and North Macedonia.

Chatting to the media in his pre-match press conference, Farke said "I'm a big believer to always have clarity on the goalkeeper position, and for that, I've already taken my decision that Karl Darlow will play on Saturday."

"For me, it was important that we had clarity relatively early in the week, so that Karl, with it being his first start in a league game for a while, could concentrate on this topic."

Walking the journalists through his thought process, Farke replied "Karl is an experienced GK, proven at this level and a top class character.

"I see him in training each and every day, he performs really well, absolutely professional, loyal, everyone trusts him and he's also in a good moment right now.

"He has played two games for Wales recently, put in two solid performances and is in a good rhythm, so at this moment, heading into a crunch time period, it's the right time to take this decision."