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Aheed Abrar

Thu 26 March 2026 16:40, UK

Leeds United fans will surely be cheering on Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon to succeed with Wales during the international break.

Daniel Farke will undoubtedly want his Welsh contingent to taste success, but he may have an added incentive to hope for their glory in the World Cup qualifiers.

If Craig Bellamy’s team can get past Bosnia-Herzegovina, they will have one final hurdle to overcome as Y Dreigiau look to qualify for the 2026 summer tournament in Canada, Mexico and the USA.

Farke’s Premier League goals rest on the final seven games, with the West Yorkshire outfit four points ahead of the relegation zone, and if Karl Darlow, Rodon, Ampadu and Daniel James’ return to Elland Road in high spirits, it will surely help the German manager get the best out of his team.

Daniel Farke surely has one tactic in mind at Leeds United

Farke seemed to be content with the draw against Brentford at Elland Road on 21 March, and why shouldn’t he be?

While the 0-0 draw wasn’t something fans in LS11 were excited to see, seven more similar results will see the Whites achieve 40 points, which should be enough to avoid relegation.

Darlow, Rodon and Ampadu will be especially key for the German manager, as he seems to be focusing on defensive resolve at the West Yorkshire outfit above all.

There might be a selfish reason for Farke to want Wales to qualify for the 2026 World Cup — to give some of his important players confidence and excitement in the final stretch of the season.

The Welsh contingent will have a lot to look forward to if they can get past the World Cup play-offs.

It will be interesting to see how Bellamy’s team perform in the coming days, which could potentially affect the West Yorkshire outfit’s season.

Elland Road faithful should demand one change after international break

Farke has shown faith in Brenden Aaronson this season, but it may be time for him to be dropped from the Leeds starting lineup.

It’s fair to say that the American playmaker has been underwhelming since his brace in the Whites’ 4-3 loss to Newcastle United in January.

With Noah Okafor back from injury, the German manager has an opportunity to go for a more attacking setup, but Ao Tanaka and Sean Longstaff can also be brought in to provide more energy in the midfield.

Fans in LS11 will surely want to see Farke make a few tweaks as the Peacocks return to Premier League action against Manchester United at Old Trafford on 13 April.