Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is reconsidering his initial desire to appeal the red card he received after the 1-0 defeat to Manchester City, with a view to serving a potential suspension in the FA Cup this weekend. Farke was dismissed by referee Peter Bankes at Elland Road following the final whistle and is yet to be contacted by the Football Association regarding the incident, which could result in a one-match ban.
If Farke accepts the punishment, he would be able to serve it when Leeds host his former side Norwich City in the FA Cup on Saturday. That would allow him to be in the technical area for the crucial Championship fixture at Crystal Palace on March 15. The German had been considering asking the FA to review footage from the referee's body camera to have the card overturned.
Farke maintains that the red card was shown before he had a chance to speak, insisting he used no foul or abusive language. The club believes the footage will show he has no case to answer. Speaking to the media, Farke said: 'I jogged over. Not one bad word. No swear words or bad language. Just wanted to ask him why he didn't add any on. He didn't speak to me and just pulled out the red card.'
He added: 'To pull out a red card and embarrass me in front of the whole world, I wasn't happy. Even the assistants were shocked the red card was shown. This is not how we should work with each other. I have so much respect for the referees.' Farke confirmed he will wait for the FA's report before deciding on his next move, but added: 'I don't think this red card can stand.'
In the meantime, Farke will be in the dugout for Leeds' home fixture against Sunderland on Tuesday evening.
