Leeds United boss Daniel Farke is getting his squad ready for their big game against Swansea City this weekend.
With just eight matches left in the Championship season, Leeds are pushing hard to secure automatic promotion back to the Premier League.
While some players stayed back to train, many were away on international duty, representing their national teams.
One Leeds player, in particular, has caught everyone’s attention with a surprising and impressive display on the international stage.
Isaac Schmidt Stuns On His Switzerland Debut
Isaac Schmidt’s call-up to the Switzerland national team was already a shock to many fans.
The full-back has barely played for Leeds this season, making only seven substitute appearances in the Championship and playing just 25 minutes in total.
Most people thought he would be on the bench for Switzerland, but instead, he was given a chance to start. And he did not disappoint!
Schmidt played 68 minutes in his debut match for Switzerland and looked comfortable at the international level. He showed great energy, defended well, and even contributed in attack.
His performance was so strong that Swiss coach Murat Yakin was full of praise for him after the match.
“I really liked Isaac,” Yakin said. “He was very agile, won practically all of his challenges, and also made a few offensive contributions.”
This has now raised an interesting question, will Daniel Farke take notice and give Schmidt a proper chance at Leeds?
Will Schmidt Get His Chance At Leeds?
Leeds signed Schmidt last summer, but he is still waiting to start a game in the Championship.
Even when Leeds needed full-backs, Farke has chosen not to use him.
His last appearance for Leeds came in December, and since then, he has been left out of matchday squads or remained on the bench.
However, with Schmidt now proving himself at the international level, things could change.
Switzerland are set to play Luxembourg next, and if he performs well again, Farke may have to rethink his options at Leeds.
The season is reaching a crucial point, and squad rotation could be important to keep players fresh.
If Farke needs someone to step in, Schmidt has now shown he can handle pressure.
He has already credited Farke’s training sessions for helping him improve, but will the Leeds manager now trust him in key Championship matches?
Only time will tell, but one thing is certain, Isaac Schmidt has put himself in the spotlight, and Leeds fans will be eager to see if he finally gets his chance at Elland Road.
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