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Dean Smith's pre-Leeds United press conference will begin at 1pm. Updates to follow...
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DS: "More of the second half, less of the first. It will be quite a simple message. When there was a bit of freedom we took the game to Chelsea."

DS: "It is really big for both teams, because we are both on a losing run. We know we have to get points because we have been sat on 17 points for too long."

DS: "Sam (Byram) we are going to have a look at. He is a little bit fatigued. I am hopeful he will be okay. All the lads that played last night's game, came through it. We should have them available for Sunday."

DS: "Zimbo was playing with an eye infection last night."

DS: “It’s easy to forget (Kabak) he’s only 21. He has suffered with a number of injuries since he arrived. I thought he played well and got done by an exceptional player in Mason Mount for the second goal.”

DS: "We can go and play with a bit more freedom. That is what we did last night in the second half. That is the freedom we have to take into Sunday's match."

DS: “The second-half performance showed we have the fight.”

DS: "It is a factor (Elland Road). Their support is fantastic and we have to silence them. "

DS: "What is moving in the right direction is the quality of chances that we are creating. We should be taking more of those chances."

DS: "He has been searching for consistency to get back in. I thought he did well. He showed some really good moments. He is carrying a shoulder injury, but he is available for selection."

DS: (Arrons) “He needed a good old fashioned kick up the backside and he responded in the best way possible. He has a great attitude.”

DS: "Some of the set piece goals that we have conceded have been individual mistakes. Players know they have to take responsibility as well, but we have to be better."

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That is it from today's press call. Stay turned to our social media channels for further updates ahead of Sunday's match.

Posted By: DrDublin, Mar 11, 13:21:10