Daniel Farke: We are all pretty happy | OneFootball

Leeds United continued their gruelling pre-season schedule with a 3-2 victory over SC Paderborn, thanks to goals from Joël Piroe, Willy Gnonto and Lukas Nmecha.

It was the Whites’ third match as preparations for the upcoming Premier League campaign continue.

Speaking after the encounter, manager Daniel Farke admitted he was pleased with what he saw from his team.

“It is still pre-season and the end of the third week is normally the most difficult part of pre-season,” the boss told the press at full-time.

“Normally the most exhausting period of training camp was for this game. You could feel that there is a difference.

“In the last 24 hours we had three training sessions so, yeah, you could see this also a bit mentally and then physically.

“For that I am quite pleased that we still found a way to win this game. It is a side that was nearly promoted to the Bundesliga last season so I am happy with the win.

“It was a pretty important test for us and also for the boys to show some resilience when they are not really fully recovered and not sharp and not really fresh and ready to go.

“I liked the resilience and still that we had the will to win this game. So overall, I think also an important test for us.”

Farke also gave an insight on new arrival Lucas Perri, who signed for the club from French side Lyon for an undisclosed fee.

“We are all happy that we have Lucas with us,” he added. “We are all happy that the deal is right now over the line and we can’t wait for him to start with us soon.

“We have a goalkeeper who is a really good age. Especially for a goalkeeper, young at age, but already with experience.

“For me, it is important that he comes with confidence. He had a really good season with Lyon, qualified for the Europa League. He comes with confidence and got lots of praise in the last season.”