How will Leeds fare after International Break

Good Morning. It's Wednesday 11th September, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...


How will Leeds fare after International Break

Though facing more disruption than any other side in the division due to international call-ups, Leeds United continues to navigate challenges with resilience. Currently, twelve players, all crucial members of Leeds’ matchday squads, are away from Thorp Arch, leaving Daniel Farke with just a dozen senior players to work with (and one of those is Bamford).

Burnley, Middlesbrough, and West Brom also experienced high levels of call-ups, although in Burnley's case, many of them were kept away from travelling with their respective Countries due to various knocks - it will be interesting to see how many of the nine receiving treatment make the trip to Elland Road

This underlines the unique challenges that Leeds face during the extravagant number of International breaks. Even if all twelve return injury free, jetlag, fatigue and lack of preparation just before a face-off against your biggest rivals in the division is far from ideal!





Palestine group want to educate Leeds fans

A group calling themselves 'Leeds Palestine Solidarity Campaign' are urging Whites fans to join them in distributing leaflets en-route to Elland Road, to help try and educate us!

Titled 'Leeds Utd supporters for Palestine', the incredibly insulting flyer states that whilst 'most Leeds Utd supporters are not racist, providing them with information will help them counter the ones that are', strongly suggesting that unless we support their cause against Israel - then we are racist.


Does Firpo deserve contract extension

Junior Firpo can do no wrong! Once dubbed 'useless and incompetent' the 28yo's fortunes have transformed under the watchful eye of Daniel Farke. His attacking play in particular down the left channel have impressed large sections of the Elland Road faithful, with some even suggesting the 28yo deserves a new contract. Firpo 28, is in the last twelve months of his contract, and can leave Leeds for free next Summer unless he signs new terms.

Former club Real Betis were keen to reunite the Dominican Republic International with former team-mates Marc Roca and Diego Llorente, but given Leeds lack of depth at full-back, rejected Betis' advances. Does Junior Firpo deserve a new contract or should Leeds be looking for an upgrade next Summer; much will depend on which division they're in!