Daniel Farke insists Leeds United still have the chance to carve out a memorable chapter in the FA Cup, even if lifting the trophy may feel a step too far at this stage.
Fresh from edging past Birmingham City in the fourth round, Leeds booked their place in the fifth round and kept alive hopes of a deep cup run.
The Whites have not won the competition since 1972, but Farke believes momentum, belief and the right mentality can take a team further than expected.
Speaking after the victory, the Leeds boss urged focus and patience as his side looks ahead to what lies next.
“You have to stay on it, you have to stay focused and it’s beneficial for the club and the FA Cup is always a chance and it’s the biggest cup in the whole of Europe,” said Farke.
“There’s always a chance to write a chapter of very special history and I don’t say it’s realistic to speak about it right now but in games like this, difficult away games, scruffy games, you have to find a way to get into the next round.
“That is exactly when you try to write history, these are exactly the games when you think; ‘OK, it all started in this game.’
“It maybe started at Derby County, then away to Birmingham and beyond to the cup final as you try to write another chapter of cup history.”
However, Farke was quick to keep expectations grounded, stressing that any ambitions must be built step by step rather than dreaming too far ahead.
“We have to take it step-by-step. Maybe it’s bit unrealistic to dream of playing at Wembley Stadium but I’m a believer in cup competitions and I want to go to the next round.
“Even when you win a scruffy game, it’s good for the confidence and the mentality of the group. There’s positives for the whole group.
“Each and every bit of excitement is always good and a cup run is always excitement for the supporters and also for the players.”
As Leeds continue to balance league priorities with cup ambition, Farke’s message is clear: keep progressing, keep believing, and let the FA Cup journey unfold naturally.
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