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Daniel Farke is about to speak to the media ahead of tomorrow's game at home to Sheffield United. #ncfc
DF: "Tom Trybull is not available. We hope to have him back for next weekend but will see how it develops." #ncfc
DF: "Ivo Pinto has played each and every minute. He was tired but has recreated. He is available." #ncfc
DF: "There was a lot of load in the Chelsea game. We've tried to be smart the last two days. We have 24 hours more to recreate." #ncfc
DF: "Marcus Edwards is not available. He doesn't feel 100 per cent comfortable with his back. It's a bit too early." #ncfc
DF: "It's been a busy transfer window. We have created space to strengthen the squad. We are looking to do that." #ncfc
DF: "We want two or three new players in the short-term but also want to strengthen for the summer. We will have a bigger squad at the end of January." #ncfc
DF: "There are no guarantees in this business. I'm relaxed. We will find the opportunities to have a bigger group." #ncfc
DF: "It's important to have competition in the group. I trust my lads and 100 per cent believe in their characters." #ncfc
DF: "By the end of January, we will have a more comfortable situation. I won't comment on any names or speculation." #ncfc
DF: "Kenny McLean is a player for Aberdeen. I fully respect this and won't speak of players under contract at other clubs." #ncfc
F: "Chelsea was a special game. The players represented our club and our supporters in a fantastic way." #ncfc
DF: "It's a sign that our new way of working with young lads and players from the Academy is going the right way." #ncfc
DF: "We played on the same level as Chelsea for 128 minutes. It's important we take confidence from this performance." #ncfc
DF: "I don't give gifts or presents to young lads. They have to work hard to earn it. Todd Cantwell has developed more consistency." #ncfc
DF: "Todd was prepared. He came in and was really good in the game. He was brave. I'm pleased as the experience will improve his game." #ncfc
DF: "Todd has to improve his game but if he goes on with his working attitude, he will do well." #ncfc
DF: "Quality defines itself by performances over a long period. That's what Jamal Lewis has to prove and I'm sure he will." #ncfc
DF: "Jamal is still really focused. If he wasn't, I'd react. That's my task, to keep their feet on the ground." #ncfc
DF: "Sheffield United are a team who always play aggressively and with high-intensity. We are prepared for a hard battle." #ncfc
DF: "We're looking forward to this game. We want to go on with our good run." #ncfc
DF: "When I analyse their last games, they've had good performances but not results. They're still in a good position." #ncfc
DF: "We have to be focused and put in a good performance to get the points." #ncfc
DF: "Football is emotional. It's a reason we like it. I just have compliments for the work Chris Wilder is doing. They're having an outstanding season." #ncfc
DF: "As a coach, you have the soul of a football player. You want to win the game. We all look forward to battles." #ncfc
That's all from Daniel Farke, with Christoph Zimmermann next to face the press. #ncfc

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PS "As the days go by, we face the increasing inevitability that we are alone in a godless, uninhabited, hostile and meaningless universe. Still, you've got to laugh, haven't you?"

Posted By: DrDublin, Jan 19, 13:39:27