Fresh off the back of the biggest league win for more than half a century after beating Cardiff 7-0, Leeds United next go to Frank Lampard’s Coventry City on Wednesday.
United lead the Championship by two points from Sheffield United, who like all of promotion rivals have strengthened in the transfer window, but Leeds are the exception.
Here are some of the takeaways from Daniel Farke’s pre-match press conference…
“I predicted a quiet window and that’s how it turned out.
“The main headline from our window is I trust our group.
“We are top after two thirds of the season. This group has managed this and I do not know why they cannot continue.”
“Once you are top, it has two effects for the window. Your players attract other clubs and it’s difficult to improve your own squad.
“This was important – to block all interest in our players amd for that I am happy.”
“I never ruled out a lucky addition, but none of the targets ticked the boxes (cost, character & capability).
“We have a striker outstanding at this level for four years in Piroe.
“We have Mateo, let’s assume the rumours were right with offers for double figures. That is a sign of his quality. Important, top striker. I also value Patrick Bamford.”
“Only Patrick Bamford (hamstring) is unavailable.”
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