Farke on Okafor, Gudmundsson's suspension and Brentford

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brentford at Elland Road (kick-off 20:00 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

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Noah Okafor is available for selection after returning to training earlier this week.

Farke said James Justin is "a natural replacement" for Gabriel Gudmundsson, who is suspended for this game, but there are also "other options" within the squad.

On whether he or the club have received an apology for Gudmundsson's dismissal at Crystal Palace last Sunday: "Personally not, but I also haven't checked as it doesn't make much of a difference. Even an apology wouldn't help us. He's out and we have to cope with the situation."

Farke said "there's still work to do" to secure Premier League survival, with him estimating they need "six to eight points" from the remaining eight games. He added: "I am pretty sure we will prove that we deserve to stay in this league."

On opponents Brentford: "They have many threats and [Igor] Thiago is in red-hot form. A really strong midfield, they are physical and their centre-backs can score too. It will be a difficult game. We need a pretty complex performance like always."

Farke said Anton Stach being called up for the German national team "is well deserved as he has delivered goals and assists" this season for Leeds. He added: "If you play with this quality and consistency in the best league in the world then you have the chance to get a call-up. Julian [Nagelsmann] will get a top-class character and guy. I hope he [Stach] can grab this chance with both hands."

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