Press news in...

We have arrived at Coolney where there is plenty of media for today's press conference.
Daniel Farke will be bringing us any injury news and looking ahead to tomorrow's opposition, Swansea City.

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DF: We are in such a good position after 35 games because we are breaking more or less all of the rules in football. We are not able to spend lots of money but we are successful and we are playing with a young side but are still consistent.

DF: We have to do the same tomorrow. Everyone knows we have been able to win and turn some unbelievably difficult games and we have had nominations for player of the month, manager of the month, etc.

DF: These games are unbelievably tough because we are not only facing a side that is mid-table but also a side what was last season in the premier league. They are one of the best possession sides in the whole league. And if we think we have a great opportunity and are not switched on we will fail.

DF: It's good news. Ivo Pinto was able to train the whole week so he is available. Todd Cantwell has returned to team training. It started a bit slow but he has improved. We will make a late decision on him but we don't have to force it. Louis Thompson is also back in team training and I expect him to be fully fit after the international break.

DF: It was competitive during training this week and that is exactly the situation you want. When you are able to bring players step by step back into the squad [who have been out injured] it's a good thing and you are not forcing it. Then you can bring them back when it's the right moment. It's good to have options but it's also important that you are fair and when other players are able to use their chances and deliver you don't have to force things because a few months ago another player was doing brilliant. Just because one player [from injury] is back it doesn't mean they can press a button and be back in. But they are all handling it in a brilliant way and there is still a good togetherness.

DF: It's always tempting to throw Moritz Leitner in because I love his style and he was there with outstanding performances. But he was out for several months. Right now he is back on the training pitch but it's not that easy to come back and be immediately brilliant. You need a few games to be there at your best.

DF: You have to think about which players you need for which game and if they are in a good rhythm or there without many games in recent weeks. But when you win games and the lads are doing well and scoring goals against strong opponents, then you don't have to force anything too much.

DF: For the last game possession was a big topic and we had to force as many winnings of the ball as possible. But I expect a bit of a different game because last time we were able to go in the lead pretty early and then we scored again. I think it will be much more complicated than the first game, we can't expect it to be the same comfortable win.

DF: We know we face a club who played a few months ago in the Premier League and they still have the wish to return there as soon as possible. I am full of respect for Graham's [Potters] work.

DF: It's a great honour and I am really grateful and thankful as they are high class coaches. It's always good if someone praises your work and your Club.

DF: We want to be there with a good performance in a home game at Carrow Road. We don't speak so much about what will happen on Saturday [for other teams.] It's important to stay focused and know we were able to win games at Bolton, Millwall and Bristol because we worked hard. We will really dig in again and be there with the same commitment.

DF: It was brilliant. Nigel Worthington is a Norwich legend and I am full of respect. He is such a down to earth guy and so modest, it was nice to speak to him. We tried to bring in a new philosophy in terms of recruitment and playing and it's totally fair that we are praised for this. But it's also important to pay attention to our history and not get too carried away. There were so many successes in our history and it's important to value this and speak about this. It was a great idea to bring this legend back.

DF: I'm not planning like this [how many points we need.] It's important in football that you face yourself with the reality and that is a pretty tough game tomorrow against Swansea. We should just concentrate on this.

DF: I'm really just focused on what is important right now and the team selection for the game tomorrow. When there are so many quality players fit and available there are some sleepless nights. There is no time to think about what could happen in a few months. I don't dream too much about what will happen in the future.

DF: We are impressed about the spirit and mood at the moment, there is one unity at the Fooball Club and the city. All the Canaries are flying at the moment. When you hear the numbers who trust us [buying season tickets] and want to be there in whatever league we are in next season, it's impressive. It's such a great honour to be allowed to work for this Club.

DF: We want to stay greedy and keep adding some good performances and good results.

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That's all from Daniel, there will be more news at canaries.co.uk throughout the day....

Posted By: DrDublin on March 7th 2019 at 13:36:53

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