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Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Premier League game against Sunderland at Elland Road (kick-off 19:30 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
- Farke offered extensive detail on his red card after the defeat by Manchester City: "As a player, my problem was I was one of the slowest strikers in Europe. This is the first time I am accused of running too quick on the pitch. I have never received a red card."
- Farke continued: "I am a very self-critical person. When I make a mistake, I always hold my hand up and apologise. In my job, I also have to be a role model. But, in this case, I think it shouldn't be a red card. There will always be disagreements."
- Farke said he was angered by stoppages in added time and a booking for City's Rayan Ait-Nouri, which took up more time. The Leeds boss felt time was not added on for those stoppages but insists he did not swear at referee Peter Bankes: "I wanted to ask him, 'why did you give a yellow card if you don't add any seconds?' As soon as I arrived, he had the red card in his hand. I just wanted to ask this question. To show a red card, more like to embarrass me, to show the world this guy isn't worth talking to. Then I was angry. Even then I didn't use one bad word. I have learned my lesson. I will never jog again on the pitch."
- Farke says he does not know the process for the aftermath of a red card and whether the club will appeal against his dismissal.
- Some Leeds fans were criticised for booing during a stoppage for players observing Ramadan to break their fast, and Farke said: "To be honest, if it was very disrespectful then you have to say we all have to learn from it. During the game it wasn't my feeling - I think it was more it was a big surprise that there was this break. I don't think it had anything to do with a break for Ramadan. Someone said it was written on the screen but I'm not sure people watch the screen. If it was, for some people, being disrespectful then it was not acceptable and you have to learn. In general, football and we as a club, there is no better place for living together with different passports or religions. My gut feeling was the supporters didn't even know what was happening."
- In terms of injury news for the Sunderland fixture, Farke said he expects Joe Rodon to recover in time and James Justin has had some stitches but should make it. Noah Okafor will miss out.
- The German heaped praise on Justin, who played as a centre-back against Manchester City. He said: "I have rarely played with a player of his football intelligence. If you go into the details of his game, what he is doing is always nine out of 10. It is unbelievable what he brings. I am pretty sure after his career he will be a top coach as he understands the game so well. It's a joy to work with him."
- On Anton Stach, Farke offered: "Anton is highly praised as one of the best signings in the Premier League, and rightly so. He's delivering on the top level. He shows versatility, plays in more or less every midfield role and delivers in every position. Strength in the air, he wins so many balls and I also like his ability to run the game. He delivers goals, assists, is often a creative spark for us. His covered ground is also on the top level every game. For me, a very complete player and fantastic on this level."
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