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Leeds United forward ruled out as Daniel Farke confirms squad rotation plan for Millwall

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Leeds United will field a heavily rotated side for their FA Cup fourth round clash at home to Millwall on Saturday, Daniel Farke has confirmed.

Speaking at his press briefing today, Farke said: "We are used to a busy schedule and a quick turnaround. You have to get used to it in the Championship. We always rotate during such a period.

"Because of that we will definitely rotate a few positions. Due to the quick turnround we will change up a few more than just one or two positions.

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"We want to be successful and use the chance to go through to the fifth round. We know that it's perhaps not realistic for us to win the FA Cup but we take it step by step."

Striker Patrick Bamford (hamstring) is definitely out. "He's not in team training and I hope it will happen at some point next week," he said. "He's definitely not in the mix for Saturday."

The goals have been flowing for the Whites this calendar year. They have scored 18 times in seven league matches. Not since their extraordinary late collapse away to relegation-threatened Hull City on January 4 have United conceded a goal.

Farke's team cranked up the pressure on their promotion rivals in midweek, overcoming Coventry City 2-0 at the CBS Arena to go five points clear at the top of the table. They ended the clash with an expected goals (xG) tally of 2.7, having generated six big chances.

All eyes will be on chasing pack this weekend. Third-placed Sheffield United entertain Portsmouth while Sunderland host Watford, who face Leeds at Vicarage Road next Tuesday.