None of Daniel Farke’s Leeds players will depart for either of the two international tournaments, due to be hosted in Ivory Coast and Qatar. Both competitions are due to finish between the 10th and 11th February, meaning teams with players selected to participate by their countries will be unable to call on them for five weeks.
There are five rounds of Championship fixtures most players are likely to miss, depending on how far their respective nations progress. Should their countries reach the final of either competition, there is a high likelihood those individuals will be absent for six rounds of fixtures as the Championship returns to midweek action from February 13th this year, just days after the Asian Cup and AFCoN finales.
Here is a comprehensive breakdown of each Championship player away on international duty this month - and possibly next.
1. Jean Michael Seri - Ivory Coast & Hull City
The Hull City man will join up with hosts Ivory Coast for this year's tournament. Photo: Catherine Ivill
2. Semi Ajayi - Nigeria & West Bromwich Albion
Ajayi kept a clean sheet in West Brom's recent win over Leeds, but will now not be available to Carlos Corberan for several weeks. Photo: Catherine Ivill
3. Wilfred Ndidi - Nigeria & Leicester City
Ajayi's international teammate is none other than Leicester stalwart Ndidi. Photo: David Rogers
4. Kelechi Iheanacho - Nigeria & Leicester City
Iheanacho has five Championship goals this season. Photo: Jan Kruger
5. Charles Ondo - Equatorial Guinea & Huddersfield Town
The Terriers' man is a peripheral figure at the John Smith's Stadium. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
6. Joe Aribo - Nigeria & Southampton
Another player selected in Nigeria's final squad: Southampton's Joe Aribo. His teammate Kamaldeen Sulemana will miss the tournament through injury, meaning he too will be unavailable for selection by Russell Martin. Photo: Stephen Pond