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Daniel Farke addresses the media ahead of Norwich City v Tottenham Hotspur. Updates to come from 1.30pm.
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DF: Zimmermann is not available for tomorrow, he's still unable to train.

DF: He has some problems in his tendon, he had another scan and has to see a specialist. It's a tricky assessment right now. It's not good news for us.

DF: Alex Tettey and Teemu Pukki are doubts, they couldn't train yesterday due to illness, so there's a question mark behind their appearances. It's 50/50 with them, they feel better today but we have to see how they react.

DF: The coronavirus isn't much of my topic. The medics are informing the players more and more everyday. Everything is quite relaxed, but we listen to the preparation advice from our medical team. We're in good hands.

DF: The win was good for the mood and confidence, it was a great response immediately from the Wolves game. It was important to come back with a top class performance against a team who are fighting for the runner-up position.

DF: Everything is possible, we weren't surprised that Watford beat Liverpool. If you're not 100% switched on then you can lose to any team. It wasn't such a big topic, as it's still too early to judge the points.

DF: We went to Tottenham with quite a good performance. Out of their only situation in the second-half it was unlucky to deflect across. When you play such a side you have to be switched on every second, because they only need one second to change a game.

DF: On this level, every detail can change a game. I think they will be prepared, it's their big chance to win the FA Cup. They will be highly motivated, especially in a home game. I would have preferred if they won the last games, because now they're really motivated.

DF: In the FA Cup, everything is possible. Aston Villa nearly won the Carabao Cup. A team in a cup can surprise. We're already in the fifth round. We're not the favourites but we want to go further.

DF: We know we have the chance to write a bit of history, it'll be the first time in nearly 30 years to go into the next round.

DF: Selling all 9000 tickets tells a lot of the unity in the Club, especially for a team who is bottom of the League. It's important that you show pride to wear the shirt and have a responsibility to give it your all to make everyone connected to the Club proud.

DF: I think this additional game's preparation doesn't affect Sheffield United too much. We have to keep in mind that the turnaround is quick for the game.
We want to be successful in the League, but we are fully focused on going through to the next round, but we won't risk anything.

DF: We won't change all eleven positions tomorrow, because it is too important. But, there will be a few players tomorrow in the starting line-up who weren't in it last week. Players who don't play every minute are still incredibly important.

DF: We know the process tomorrow. It's the third time in just a few months that we play Jose Mourinho's Tottenham, so we have an idea of what to expect. We have to be prepared for any situation.

DF: The League and FA Cup are two separate competitions. We want to succeed in every way possible. We want to create something in this Cup and the League. It's important to try and get the win tomorrow, but also get a few points against Sheffield United.

DF: We play football for the supporters. I like this competition a lot, because it reminds you why you started to play football with your mates. There's not much analysis of where it would leave you in the table, so I like it.

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That's all from the boss this afternoon. Thanks for following today's live blog!

Posted By: DrDublin on March 3rd 2020 at 13:55:02

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