The Whites will face the Blues - who sacked manager Liam Rosenior earlier this week and will have Under-21 coach Calum McFarlane in charge until the end of the season - at Wembley on Sunday (26.04.26) and Farke is aware that the change could provide a "fresh start" for their opponents.

The coach said: "When some top-class players are showing the basics and have no excuses, then it can be a really, really dangerous side. For that, I expect a Chelsea side who will be back to their best.

"I expect a side who will try to prove that it's a fresh start, and right now the burden has been lifted and they want to show what they're capable of.

"But we have shown also against the top sides that we're capable of bringing a performance and to deliver a result. We are greedy also to be successful in this game."

The disharmony at Chelsea has led some to tip Leeds to cause an upset in the semi-final but Farke is aware that the Blues possess the ability to do damage to any team.

The Leeds boss said: "Stability and unity and confidence and to be clear in your values, in your identity, in your principles, how you want to play, is always important.

"But this doesn't take anything away from the fact that we play a side which is packed with top-class players, with unbelievable potential.

"Chelsea have one of the most talented squads in world football I would say. So many exciting players, exciting young players, who can develop.

"Of course, they are probably not happy with their recent results, but I think in this game, an FA Cup semi-final, it doesn't play so much of a significant role what happens in the league.

"We are a bit the underdog anyhow, but also the underdog who has a chance."