Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a very positive update for their clash with Leeds United on Monday.
Roberto De Zerbi‘s side host the Whites at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 11 May, needing all three points to ease their relegation struggles.
Leeds manager Daniel Farke has missed his press conference ahead of their key clash against Tottenham Hotspur due to illness.
His assistant, Eddie Riemer, stepped in to face journalists ahead of the relegation contest.
Graham Smyth, Chief Football Writer at the Yorkshire Evening Post - @GrahamSmyth - has watched that transformation every step of the way....
First up Graham, what have you made of Leeds’ recent form - and what do you put it down to?
Tottenham Hotspur remain keen to keep Micky van de Ven in north London, but Manchester United and Liverpool continue to show strong interest despite Spurs’ steep asking price for the defender.
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On Farke's health, Riemer said: "He is ill, didn't sound too good but I am pretty sure he will be alright [for Monday]."
Tottenham’s decision on Manor Solomon looked relatively straightforward a few months ago.
For our Under-21s’ Premier League 2 play-off semi-final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against Brighton and Hove Albion this evening (7pm UK), we have produced a four-page matchday programme, which will be available at the Tap Inns on West Level 1 of the stadium tonight.
Leeds United will be without the in-form Noah Okafor for games against West Ham United and Brighton and Hove Albion, but the hope is that Daniel Farke will be available.
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