"The Premier League's our bread and butter, he said on Thursday. It's our priority. There is, though, another side to Farke. Away from the training pitches at Thorp Arch, one of the German's preferred ways of switching off is to spend hours reading on his sofa, transported to different worlds through his love of literary fiction."
"I'm a big believer in cup competitions, he said. We have the chance to achieve something special and unique. We're taking the West Ham game very, very seriously. It makes no sense to wrap the players in cotton wool."
"Without doing anything stupid the players want to go in with a strong starting lineup. We want to grab this chance with both hands. But if we get the feeling someone has some physical problem we won't risk them."
Daniel Farke, Leeds manager, emphasizes the importance of Premier League survival over FA Cup success. He holds an MA in economics and understands financial implications. Farke enjoys literary fiction and believes in the significance of cup competitions. He plans to take the West Ham game seriously, aiming for a strong lineup while being cautious of player fitness. Farke recognizes the risks of fielding first-choice players but is motivated by the potential for a double achievement of survival and cup glory.
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