Farke delighted for Leeds fans after reaching FA Cup semi finals – and provides update on trio’s injury worries | OneFootball

Daniel Farke says he feels hugely proud after guiding Leeds to an FA Cup semi final at Wembley.

Farke’s side beat West Ham on penalties following a 2-2 draw to set up a semi-final clash with Chelsea.

“I feel pretty humble in these moments, you can see in the eyes how much it means to them,” he said.

“Last semi-final was the 80s and this club has had difficult decades. We wanted to be back in the top flight, we’re on a good path to earn our right to stay there. But to be back on the big stage, FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, more than 30,000 will try to overtake the capital. How much it means to them, especially in strange times in our world, it means a lot to give them some joy and pride back.”

Leeds had led 2-0 against West Ham thanks to goals from Ao Tanaka and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, before West Ham scored twice in second-half stoppage time to take the game to extra time and then penalties.

Farke was, however, handed several injury worries during the game with Joe Rodon, Anton Stach and Noah Okafor all forced off.

“I think Noah seems to be alright, just cramps, understandable after being out,” Farke said.

“Joe Rodon rolled his ankle, we have to assess him. Thank God there’s a bit of time before the next game.

“Anton should have been rewarded with a penalty, hit against his ankle, probably a ligament injury. We have to assess how bad it is. I hope it’s not too bad, he was running the game.

“It was a major set-back to lose him. He’s a key player for us and I hope it’s not too bad.”