Jesse Marsch fears Premier League players will burn out as the season progresses following the physical and mental stresses of the World Cup.
Leeds only had three stars in Qatar — the fourth-lowest tally in the top flight — with Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson reaching the last 16 with the USA and Rasmus Kristensen going out in the group stage with Denmark.
However, manager Marsch is concerned for the welfare of the division’s internationals in general with domestic football having returned just two days after the World Cup final.
Asked about the schedule ahead of next week’s match with Manchester City, the Leeds boss said: ‘I think it has the potential to burn some players out.