Daniel Farke's parting message to players as they jet off for international break

Daniel Farke addressed his Leeds United players as they departed for the international break. Like most such breaks, this one also starts with players heading off to play for their national teams or taking time off to rest. However, this particular break is extended, lasting three weeks due to a FIFA decision to merge the September and October international periods.

The manager's ideal scenario would have been to celebrate their 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace before jetting off, but he was content with the players maintaining perspective. Farke's team was just a point behind third place in the league, sitting atop the points table with nine points after five games. He emphasized the importance of maintaining this unbeaten run and focusing on the overall progress of the season, rather than dwelling on a single draw.

Farke's players had traveled for their next fixture against Arsenal, a team renowned for its tough defense. Despite a momentary setback, the manager highlighted the team's growth and praised their defensive record as one of the best in the league. He wanted his players to return from their international break in a positive frame of mind, having shown resilience and improvement throughout the campaign.