Farke heaps reward on Leeds ‘keeper regardless of 0 appearances

Daniel Farke has hailed Leeds United back-up goalkeeper Alex Cairns as ‘probably the greatest’ on the membership by way of his software at coaching. 

Cairns joined Leeds from Salford Metropolis in the summertime however regardless of boasting huge expertise within the Soccer League, he’s but to make an look for the membership.

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The 31-year-old finds himself caught behind first-choice Illan Meslier, whereas Karl Darlow has been on the bench for each Championship fixture thus far this season and made one look within the EFL Cup.

With that in thoughts, some Leeds supporters may be shocked to seek out Cairns because the centre of dialog throughout Farke’s pre-match press convention forward of Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Preston North Finish.

However, Cairns got here in for prime reward from his supervisor because of his exemplary perspective.

Daniel Farke heaps reward on Leeds back-up star Alex Cairns

Leeds goalkeeper Alex Cairns. (Photograph by Ben Roberts Photograph/Getty Pictures)

“I like him, I’ve to say,” Farke stated of Cairns (by way of Leeds United Information). “To begin with, it’s good as a result of we don’t should play towards him within the cup competitions anymore, he was excellent towards us and I don’t need to be reminded about this recreation as a result of he was nice in his efficiency and in what he did with our penalties.

“General I really love him as a result of he got here in figuring out precisely about his position, we’ve acquired Illan, we’ve acquired Karl, high goalkeepers for this degree. However he’s chipped in and tries to show in each coaching session that he’s the very best one which now we have.

“I need these gamers to know their position, but additionally to not relaxation. He desires to enhance each day, he’s one of many hardest-working lads and it’s at all times a pleasure to have him round as a result of he’s aggressive {and professional}, however at all times in temper with a smile on his face.

“He’s acquired sense of humour and within the dressing room he’s motivational for each participant, discussing with Illan and Karl concerning the gamers of the opponents, to offer a touch right here and there.

“He’s an skilled lad, clearly not performed on the best degree earlier than so it’s not like he’s already received a Champions League. Nevertheless it means he has a starvation and need to ship on this degree. It was completely the best option to have him with us, he’s clearly membership developed and has a excessive identification.

“I communicate very often concerning the white blood working by these lads’ veins and Alex is certainly one in every of them. We’d like these sort of gamers who roughly day by day work their hardest and go away their coronary heart on the pitch. He works his socks off due to the identification with this membership.

“How mature he’s within the dressing room, it’s not at all times concerning the gamers who play each second, it’s concerning the group. Typically a participant who will not be that a lot within the highlight has the identical worth for the group. That’s my feeling with Alex.”