Leeds news: Three stars on fire during international break with Aston Villa tie closing in | Football | Sport

Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch will welcome back three in-form stars after the international break. The Whites are due to host Aston Villa at Elland Road on Sunday as their return to Premier League action closes in. Many had tipped Leeds for relegation this term after escaping by the skin of their teeth in 2021/22. Starting without Marcelo Bielsa as boss for the first time since returning to the top-flight, Marsch was forced to wave goodbye to key players Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips in the summer transfer window. But things have been far better than feared, with two wins from their first six matches leaving them 11th in the Premier League table. Things could be even better if they win their game in hand, with a mouthwatering clash against Manchester United postponed before the international break. As Aston Villa’s trip to Yorkshire edges closer, Express Sport takes you through three players who have hit top gear while on international duty…JUST IN: Chelsea chief Todd Boehly ‘given Liverpool warning’ in personal Jude Bellingham pushSonny PerkinsMarsch went after a series of striker targets during the summer but ultimately fell short on all of them before moving for teenager Wilfried Gnonto on deadline day. Youngster Perkins made a case for more involvement during the international break, however, playing alongside Gyabi for England U19. In his first three matches since stepping up from the previous age group, the striker scored in all of them, including a first-half hat-trick against Georgia on Saturday. While a start against Villa may not be on the cards, it remains to be seen whether Marsch rewards Perkins’ sensational strike-rate with a spot on the bench. 



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