Adam Pope, BBC Radio Leeds

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Championship game at Hull City (kick-off 19:45 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Farke confirmed left-back Junior Firpo (hip) remains out. Striker Patrick Bamford (hamstring) is back in training with the squad, but not expected to feature this week. Ethan Ampadu, who picked up a knock at the end of the Millwall victory, is set to be fit.

• Few changes are expected for the Hull game because Farke wants to keep the momentum going. The German said his side are "playing with a bit more freedom and confidence".

• Farke insisted that the style of play is important, especially for fans. However, he added: "It’s not like figure skating where you get a mark for beauty. But it’s important you play a style of football that the whole community and area stands for."

• On leaving Jamie Shackleton out to allow Sam Byram to return at left-back, the United boss said: "It’s the hardest part of my job to disappoint players. For me, it’s about valuing players - not just if they play 90 minutes."

• Farke was full of praise for Shackelton, who he said is someone who gives everything all the time and can play anywhere. He added: "I love this player."

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