Farke says illness ruled Elvedi out of Leeds draw at Sunderland

Leeds United drew goalless with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Daniel Farke said Nico Elvedi missed the game overnight due to illness, with Joe Rodon already sidelined.

Elvedi misses the game

Daniel Farke said: "Nico Elvedi missed the game overnight due to illness and felt unwell. He had to travel back."

Venue and squad situation

The draw took place at the Stadium of Light. Joe Rodon was already sidelined.

Farke on the weather

Daniel Farke said: "And then weather conditions where you could hardly predict the curve of the ball."

Farke on the contest

Daniel Farke said: "It was one of those days where you have to accept that you can’t shine that much football-wise."

Daniel Farke said: "It’s more or less to dig in and grind out a result and fight for second balls and show steel."