Leeds United have reached the first milestone of their Championship campaign as the first of four international breaks is here.
The Whites had a relatively slow start, picking up draws against Portsmouth and West Brom in the Championship on either side of a thrashing at the hands of Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup.
However, Daniel Farke has managed to pick the side up since, grabbing victories over Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City.
It means Leeds have taken some momentum into the September international break, with a chance to analyse the opening few matches and move on from there.
Some stars will be away playing for their nations over the next two weeks, so here’s a look at those set to feature around the world.
Wales – Karl Darlow, Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu
Four Leeds stars are set to feature for the Wales national team over the September international break, with Karl Darlow, Joe Rodon and Ethan Ampadu all set to feature.
New head coach Craig Bellamy will get a first taste of international management in the UEFA Nations League.
The Dragons will take on Turkey and Montenegro in the competition, with players set to battle it out for a place in the team.
Rodon and Ampadu are all expected to get some game time, while Darlow is likely to be a backup option in goal.
Dan James has had to pull out of the squad through a hamstring injury.
Dominican Republic – Junior Firpo
Junior Firpo has received a call-up to the Dominican Republic national team squad as the Leeds full-back looks to help the side in the CONCACAF Nations League.
The nation will take on Bermuda and Dominica in two big clashes.
USMNT – Brenden Aaronson
Mauricio Pochettino is the new USMNT head coach who will guide his team into the 2026 World Cup – hosted by the USA along with Mexico and Canada.
Leeds star Brenden Aaronson will be vying for a place in the team, though confirmation on the squad is still to be announced.
The USMNT face Canada and New Zealand over the September break in international friendlies.
Japan – Ao Tanaka
Leeds United deadline day signing Ao Tanaka is part of the Japan national team squad for the September break.
The Samurai Blue will compete in World Cup qualifiers, taking on China and Bahrain in the third round of qualifying.
Tanaka has already made 27 appearances for his national team, often rotated in and out of the side.
Bulgaria – Ilia Gruev
Midfielder Ilia Gruev has been called up by Bulgaria for his nation’s upcoming UEFA Nations League fixture list.
His side take on Belarus and Northern Ireland in league C clashes, hopeful of making a quick start to the campaign.
Austria – Max Wober
Leeds defender Max Wober is set to join up with his international teammates in the Austria squad this month.
Slovenia and Norway await the 26-year-old and his nation, who had impressed many during the European Championships over the summer.
Israel – Manor Solomon
Israel have called up Leeds loanee Manor Solomon to the national team as they prepare for Nations League action.
Matches against Belgium and Italy await the side in the September break.
Italy U-21 – Wilfried Gnonto
Just days after extending his contract with Leeds, Wilfried Gnonto is set to join up with the Italy under-21s for international action.
The winger has previously been in the senior setup, but will have to help in the youth ranks as his side take on San Marino and Norway in European qualifiers.
Spain U-21 – Mateo Joseph
After scoring for Leeds in the side’s win over Hull, Mateo Joseph will look to continue his form heading into the international break.
The striker will join up with Spain in the under-21s setup as they take on Scotland and Hungary in European qualification action.
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