Daniel Farke has warned Blackburn Rovers will be heavily motivated to spoil Leeds United's promotion push after their defeat at Bristol City.

Rovers need points on their board to ensure they keep their Championship status. One win, perhaps four points, should be enough to stay in the division.

After a 5-0 battering at Bristol City, a 60-hour turnaround to visit Leeds United is not ideal but Rovers will be keen to right the wrongs of Wednesday night.

Leeds have their focus set on promotion to the Premier League but were held in midweek by Sunderland and beaten last Saturday by Coventry City. Neither Leicester City nor Ipswich Town were able to capitalise either.

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Farke is not doubting Rovers' ability or motivation to cause an upset at Elland Road, highlighting the threat posed by Sam Szmodics.

“It’s difficult to predict, I am pretty respectful of their quality and their attack, they can hurt teams," Farke said.

"Szmodics in red hot form, they are very very dangerous, they scored five against Sunderland and cut them into pieces, then they had a disappointing result the other night but that will make them more motivated. 

"We need to be at our best tomorrow," he said. "Each and every game is different. I am pretty respectful of their quality. If you are not switched on against them, they have got players that can hurt us.

"They maybe need a few more points, nobody expects they will take Elland Road by storm, but they are a dangerous side. We know we have to control them because they have many good football players."

On their team news, he added: We're alright, all the players came through - Ethan (Ampadu) came through, the players are in good shape, a few more days for Gnonto and Roberts, no problems, I think we are in good shape."