Leeds United have had 10 players called up for this international break. The team go into the break in a positive mood after their results in the Premier League.
Daniel Farke’s side have managed to take four points from a possible nine in the Premier League. Leeds have shown they can compete with the best teams, beating Everton and holding Newcastle to a draw. Their home form has been commendable as they are currently unbeaten at Elland Road.
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The Whites’ away form this season has been a bit worrying. A 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Arsenal, and a shock exit from the EFL Cup at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday were very unexpected. But Leeds learnt some key things from these two games; the biggest lesson learnt is that the team have to take their chances. They were punished against Arsenal, and only went to penalties against the Owls because they missed many chances at the end.
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Leeds United star in the middle of a scuffle during international break
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Karl Darlow, Joe Rodon, Dan James, Ilia Gruev, Jaka Bijol, Gabriel Gudmundsson and Isaac Schmidt were the first team players called up during the break. Youth players Jayden Lienou and Rory Mahady were also called up for their respective sides.
There was good news for the club as Rodon pulled out of international duty due to a concussion. Gabriel Gudmundsson also recovered from a knock and could play for Sweden on Friday.
Ilia Gruev played 90 minutes for Bulgaria as they lost 3-0 to Spain. Mikel Oyarzabal, Marc Cucurella, and Mikel Merino were on the score sheet as the game was decided in the first half. Around the 60th minute, Spain’s Lamine Yamal was bundled over in the box by Gruev, with the Leeds star’s knee catching the youngster. This sparked a little back and forth between the two as they were separated.
Ilia Gruev kicking Lamine Yamal after the play was over.
Sore loser. pic.twitter.com/8hwRh1sEwR
— Lamine Yamal Xtra (@Yamal_Xtra) September 4, 2025
Gruev cleared the air post-match
Like the professional he is, the midfielder downplayed the situation after the game. He rather focused on the result, and how his team could do better in the next game:
“We did not react well after the goals. We must continue to fight. We have a very difficult and important match ahead of us against Georgia. I do not think it is a tragedy to lose 0:3 to Spain. We have better chances than against Spain.” he told Sportal.bg.
“Today we saw the class of Yamal. The whole world has problems defending against them. There is nothing to worry about.”
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