Leeds United supporters could be seen taking comfort in the World Cup exits of American duo Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson on Saturday.
Goals from Memphis Depay, Daley Blind and Denzel Dumfries dashed any USA hopes of a first World Cup quarter-final appearance in 20 years and saw Louis van Gaal's Netherlands side maintain their hope of glory.
Whilst fans would have, undoubtedly, enjoyed seeing two of this season's star performers excel on the global stage, it cannot be disputed that the return of all three of the club's World Cup stars to Thorpe Arch ahead of Leeds' Premier League return will be beneficial.
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The Whites host Manchester City upon the recommencement of top-flight fixtures, with preparation, conditioning, and tactical understanding bound to be key in any attempts to secure a result against the reigning champions.
Jesse Marsch currently finds his side sat two points away from the relegation zone in 15th position. As always in a fight to beat the dreaded drop, results across the festive period go a long way to deciding the fate of clubs.
Below is a list of players from Leeds' Premier League rivals that currently remain on international duty at the World Cup in Qatar after the first day of knockout football was completed.
Arsenal
Aaron Ramsdale - England
Takehiro Tomiyasu - Japan
William Saliba - France
Granit Xhaka - Switzerland
Gabriel Martinelli - Brazil
Gabriel Jesus - Brazil
Bukayo Saka - England
Aston Villa
Jan Bednarek - Poland
Matty Cash - Poland
Emiliano Martinez - Argentina
Brentford
David Raya - Spain
Brighton
Kauro Mitoma - Japan
Robert Sanchez - Spain
Alexis Mac Allister - Argentina
Chelsea
Mateo Kovacic - Croatia
Thiago Silva - Brazil
Denis Zakaria - Switzerland
Hakim Ziyech - Morocco
Mason Mount - England
Conor Gallagher - England
Raheem Sterling - England
Edouard Mendy - Senegal
Kalidou Koulibaly - Senegal
Cesar Azpilicueta - Spain
Everton
Jordan Pickford - England
Conor Coady - England
Idrissa Gana Gueye - Senegal
Fulham
Joao Palhinha - Portugal
Leicester
James Maddison - England
Nampalys Mendy - Senegal
Liverpool
Alisson - Brazil
Fabinho - Brazil
Ibrahima Konate - France
Trent Alexander-Arnold - England
Jordan Henderson - England
Virgil van Dijk - Netherlands
Manchester City
Manuel Akanji - Switzerkand
Ederson - Brazil
John Stones - England
Kyle Walker - England
Kalvin Phillips - England
Phil Foden - England
Jack Grealish - England
Joao Cancelo - Portugal
Ruben Dias - Portugal
Bernardo Silva - Portugal
Nathan Ake - Netherlands
Aymeric Laporte - Spain
Rodri - Spain
Julian Alvarez - Argentina
Manchester United
Antony - Brazil
Casemiro - Brazil
Fred - Brazil
Raphael Varane - France
Harry Maguire - England
Luke Shaw - England
Marcus Rashford - England
Diogo Dalot - Portugal
Bruno Fernandes - Portugal
Newcastle United
Bruno Guimaraes - Brazil
Fabian Schar - Switzerland
Nick Pope - England
Kieran Trippier - England
Callum Wilson - England
Nottingham Forest
Remo Freuler - Switzerland
Cheikhou Kouyate - Senegal
Tottenham Hotspur
Ivan Perisic - Croatia
Richarlison - Brazil
Hugo Lloris - France
Eric Dier - England
Harry Kane - England
Pape Matar Sarr - Senegal
Cristian Romero - Argentina
Son Heung-min - South Korea
West Ham
Lucas Paqueta - Brazil
Alphonse Areola - France
Nayef Aguerd - Morocco
Declan Rice - England
Wolves
Matheus Nunes - Portugal
Ruben Neves - Portugal
Jose Sa - Portugal
Hwang Hee-chan - South Korea
*PL players are those currently in clubs' squad lists or scholars not out on loan
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