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·22 September 2026
Leeds United enter international break as Farke's players join up with national teams

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·22 September 2026

Leeds United reach the season’s first international break, with a three-week wait for their next Premier League game. Sunday’s 0-0 with Crystal Palace left them five unbeaten and fifth on nine points.
According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, 12 players have been called up for senior international duty, with Jean-Matteo Bahoya linking up with France U21s.
England pair James Trafford and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are due to join Thomas Tuchel’s squad today. Wales also features a strong Leeds contingent despite injuries to Joe Rodon and Harry Wilson.
Anton Stach returns to the Germany frame, while Tarik Muharemovic, Gabriel Gudmundsson and Ao Tanaka head off with Bosnia, Sweden and Japan respectively. Several others departed straight from Leeds Bradford Airport after the Palace stalemate.
Noah Okafor remains in Leeds after withdrawing from Switzerland duty, with long-standing issues involving head coach Murat Yakin unresolved. He will continue to work under Daniel Farke after a short break.
Brenden Aaronson, Lukas Nmecha, Jayden Bogle and James Justin are also set to stay put. Farke indicated last week that those not away would get some time off before preparations resume for a trip to Premier League champions Arsenal.
Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
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