Daniel Farke faces the media on Thursday afternoon for his pre-match press conference. The Leeds United manager will take questions from television, radio, print and online journalists at Thorp Arch ahead of Saturday's clash with Harrogate Town.

Back-to-back draws with Blackburn Rovers and Hull City has left United still searching for their first win of 2025. But there is no reason to panic as the Whites sit top of the Championship on the back of an eight-match unbeaten run.

United will take a breather from their Championship promotion push this weekend when they lock horns with Harrogate Town in the FA Cup third round. Here is a run-down of some of the main topics on the agenda for the boss to address at the training ground today.

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Key man Pascal Struijk (ankle) and Patrick Bamford (hamstring) were notable absentees from the matchday squad against Hull. How are the pair progressing from their respective injury problems? Could they feature this weekend?

Farke said Junior Firpo (hamstring) had an outside chance of being involved in the tie. Is the left-back ready to return to action?

Expect Farke to be grilled on the fitness of the rest of the squad, including Ilia Gruev. The midfielder is nearing a first team return following a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery.

Transfer plans

United's title rivals are busy adding to their squads while Farke has stressed it will be a quiet month at Elland Road. He missed out on signing a No 10 to replace Georginio Rutter in the summer transfer window.

What are the chances of the Whites bringing in a new face before the market closes on February 3? Nottingham Forest defender Andrew Omobamidele is a player who has been strongly linked with United. Farke has previously worked with him at Norwich City. Is a reunion on the cards?

The Whites are in a strong position in the promotion race. Does Farke think they have enough squad depth and talent to achieve their aim?

Gelhardt's future

The forward was an unused substitute at the MKM Stadium. His recall came after Bamford's injury setback.

It has emerged Hull City are in talks to sign Gelhardt on loan until the end of the season. The 22-year-old has started only one match this season - United's 3-0 defeat by Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup back in August.

What is the situation with Gelhardt? Does he still have a future at the club? Has there been interest in any other players?

Meslier's position

The big talking point of the week. The goalkeeper has come in for fierce criticism following his error-strewn performance in the Yorkshire derby. His wretched performance cost United two points.

Karl Darlow is in line to replace Meslier on Saturday evening as Farke is expected to rotate his squad. Will Darlow be given an extended run in the team to prove himself? Does Meslier still retain Farke's full backing? How has Meslier reacted in training this week? Is Farke still happy with the goalkeepers at his disposal or is he open to strengthening that department of the team?