Leeds United wingerGiven his hectic international schedule with the Dominican Republic, Junior Firpo is unlikely to be able to make the journey to Watford on Good Friday.

Leeds moved up to the top of the standings with a clean sheet and another victory to cap off this run of games in fine manner.

Leeds is currently leading the league going into an international break, with several players travelling to different parts of the world to represent their nations.

Junior Firpo to represent Dominican Republic

Junior Firpo will participate at the senior level for the first time in his career during this week’s international break.

It follows his declaration that he is now loyal to the Dominican Republic rather than Spain, making him eligible to be chosen and involved in the upcoming events:

Firpo’s upcoming matches are scheduled for Saturday, March 23, against Aruba, and Wednesday, March 27, against Peru.

Phil Hay: Firpo won’t be back in time for Watford

One problem with Firpo’s assignment is that it is an away game in Peru on Wednesday, which is two days before Leeds visit Vicarage Road.

According to Phil Hay of The Athletic, the left-back won’t be returning in time for Leeds’ Good Friday matchup against the Hornets due to a roughly 20-hour travel.

In an interview with The Square Ball podcast, he stated:

“Leeds have the momentum and the impetus. Farke is probably the one of the three managers at the top who is the least happy about this break coming around. I think he can see the value of having a breather and I think it will be good for Leeds to be able to draw breath, but you don’t genuinely choose to take a bit of rest bite when you don’t need it, which Leeds don’t at the moment.

“I think the reason why it’s not the big help that it could be is because a lot of players will be away and a lot of players will play during it. He won’t get much in the way of full training sessions with the squad. I don’t think it handicaps Leeds massively that they won’t necessarily be able to do a huge amount of preparation for Watford away, but as Farke said, it’s likely Firpo will miss that game.

“He’s going to be away with the Dominican Republic and I don’t think he’s due back until that Friday, certainly that’s what Farke was saying. That means a change to that position in the team and, whether you rate Firpo or want him at left-back or whatever else, the results speak for themselves. The team as it is at the moment is really settled and is going along nicely.”