Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says the number of games with quick turnarounds over the festive period was a deciding factor in choosing to leave Japan international Ao Tanaka out from the start against Stoke City on Boxing Day.

Daniel Farke admitted he took a risk making four changes to his Leeds United line-up for Sunday's 1-0 win over Derby County, but felt his bravery paid off.

United return to action tomorrow night when they go head-to-head with Derby County at Pride Park Stadium. It will be interesting to see what Farke does in midfield. We have reache

League leaders Leeds United travel to mid-table Derby County on Sunday evening with both sides searching for consecutive wins.

Leeds United travel away from home to Derby County in a final match of 2024, as the Whites look to end the year on a high. Daniel Farke’s side will head to Pride Park for the 5:45pm kick-off,