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Every Premier League player left in the World Cup after Leeds United involvement ends

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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