Murat Yakin video surfaces as Granit Xhaka and Leeds United players back Noah Okafor | OneFootball

Leeds United forward Noah Okafor has stepped away from Switzerland duty under Murat Yakin after an Instagram statement, citing broken trust and unkept promises. The player said in a post that he could not continue under the current coaching setup.

The 26-year-old’s announcement arrived before the first international break of the season, which begins after Leeds United host Crystal Palace at Elland Road on Sunday, 20 September.

He clarified it was not about limited minutes but how he was treated, pointing to a 19-minute cameo against Algeria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and harsh reactions to minor mistakes.

Footage has since circulated showing Yakin raging at Okafor from the touchline in the 94th minute after a late giveaway, with Switzerland already 2-0 up.

Team-mates have rallied publicly. Granit Xhaka, the national captain, led the support alongside Breel Embolo and Zeki Amdouni. Elland Road colleagues Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Tarik Muharemovic also backed him, and Nico Elvedi added his support.

The rupture follows a turbulent spell between player and manager. Okafor played zero minutes at the 2024 UEFA European Championship, talks in England briefly eased tensions, but the World Cup episode proved the final straw.

He now turns full focus to Premier League duties at Elland Road.

Source: Leedsunited.news

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