Leeds beat Spurs after pre-match injury concerns and selection questions
Jamie O'Hara branded VAR's decision 'disgraceful' after Jayden Bogle avoided a red card for catching Mathys Tel, as Leeds went on to beat Tottenham 1-0 at Elland Road.
De Zerbi called Elland Road one of the Premier League's toughest grounds and praised Leeds' intensity, noting few teams defend with five but build with four.
Chris Sutton predicted Leeds would draw 1-1 with Spurs, citing Tottenham's strong recent run and Leeds' growing lack of goals despite a solid defensive display at Bournemouth.
The Premier League said VAR was right to reject Leeds' early penalty appeal against Tottenham, ruling Mateus Fernandes handled in the 'green zone' before Okafor's 1-0 winner.
Noah Okafor came off the bench to score after 97 seconds as Leeds beat Tottenham 1-0 at Elland Road, ending a five-game winless run with a stronger second-half display.
James Trafford said he joined Leeds for his 'mental wellbeing' after a 'horrendous' season on the bench at Manchester City, needing regular football to keep progressing.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been named in England's squad despite managing a foot injury, raising concern for Leeds before the international break and possible extra minutes.
Sean Longstaff could start against Spurs with Anton Stach and Noah Okafor major doubts. Farke said the £12m midfielder 'looked sharp' and had impacted recent games.
Leeds are among clubs tracking Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens for a January loan. The 22-year-old is recovering from an ankle injury and has yet to feature in the league this season.
De Zerbi said he had 'not decided yet' if Pedro Porro would start at Leeds after his hamstring injury. Archie Gray could keep his place if Porro was held back.
Vasco da Gama have approached Lucas Perri's camp over a possible 2027 move. The Leeds goalkeeper is on loan at Torino, whose option to buy remains uncertain.
Farke defended Leeds' blunt attack, saying 'we can't compete' for elite individual quality and must compensate with structure, tactics and physicality after poor final-third numbers.
Leeds goalkeeper James Trafford said becoming England's No 1 is his aim, with the 24-year-old determined to keep improving despite competition from Jordan Pickford and Dean Henderson.
Spurs were set to travel to Elland Road without Xavi Simons, Savio, Lucas Bergvall and Leeds-linked Mykhailo Mudryk. Rodrigo Bentancur and Tosin Adarabioyo were back available.
Leeds are reportedly weighing up a move for Coventry midfielder Jack Rudoni, 25, valued at about €20m after three goals in nine Premier League appearances.
