The Leeds boss has had his say ahead of the clash with Wolves.
Daniel Farke has not ruled out a return for one or more of injured trio Anton Stach, Joe Rodon and Daniel James for Saturday's home Premier League game against Wolves.
Stach, Rodon (both ankle) and James (adductor) all missed Monday night’s 2-1 win at Roses rivals Manchester United, which lifted Leeds six points clear of the relegation zone.
Farke said he was expecting to select from an unchanged squad, but hinted at a ‘positive surprise’.
“All the players who were available for Monday are also at least ready for this game,” he said.
“For the other players who are injured, with Joe, Dan and Anton, the first step is that they would be back in team training. If they have a bit of team training they’re available for the games.
“We have two days before the game, but no-one is back in team training yet.
“Sometimes there could be a negative surprise, sometimes a positive surprise. We assess them day by day but none are back in team training yet. All the others are available.”
Farke’s side could move nine points clear of the bottom three on Saturday, with relegation rivals West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham all in action after Leeds face Wolves at Elland Road.
He added: “We have to make sure that we do not lose nerves and stay focussed and stay concentrated.
“On the other hand, with this group, it is relatively easy because I have got top characters, and also experienced players who are fully aware that after a big win, you have a chance in the next game.
“I am full of respect for Rob Edwards, bringing way more stability into their performances and to their results, and we know how difficult this game will be.
“They have had many good results, including the back-to-back wins against Liverpool and Aston Villa.
“This makes them a dangerous side and they have threats, they can go for counter-attacking players in the offence and they can go for physical players in the offence. We need a top performance again.”
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