Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Saturday’s Premier League game against Brighton at Amex Stadium (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

  • He provided a positive squad update after admitting some of his players were “struggling with illnesses” last week: “We are in a way better position. I have nothing to report or complain about. Everyone is training and available.”

  • Gabriel Gudmundsson was forced off the pitch with a “dead leg” against West Ham. The club has ruled out “anything major” and the left-back will be “back and available” this weekend.

  • Willy Gnonto has completed his “first full training week” since recovering from a calf injury and hernia surgery. Farke added: “He isn’t a topic for the starting line-up after being out for so long, but we will see if we’re going to take him with us this weekend.”

  • He has been impressed with Dan James’ attitude to training following a lengthy period on the sidelines, adding that the winger is “working really hard to find his best shape” again.

  • On picking up 11 points from their first nine games, Farke said: “I would be a bit more relaxed if we had taken all the points we deserved from those matches. We should be on 15 to 17 points already and, if that was the case, the sun would shine even more.”

  • He added: “We’re on a good path, but survival isn’t a guarantee. We need around nine or 10 wins to stay up.”

  • Brighton have already picked up “some good results against some top sides” this season, so his side will be “respectful of that, but won’t travel in fear”. He added: “We know we have a chance wherever we go.”

  • The Seagulls made “quite a few changes” for their midweek Carabao Cup match, so Leeds will be careful to not “overinterpret” the 2-0 defeat by Arsenal.

  • When asked about Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, Farke replied: “You could tell a few years ago that he was a big talent and full of potential. He’s doing a fantastic job, so credit to him at his young age.” He doesn’t believe the 32-year-old has reached his “limit” as a football manager just yet.

  • On facing Georginio Rutter at his new club, Farke said: “He has progressed really well. It was a joy to work with him because he was like a young horse. He was wild, full of energy and just wanted to play. He is an important player for Brighton. We want to handle him at the weekend and we will be making sure he doesn’t shine too much.”

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