Leeds United dropped into the English Premier League relegation zone following its defeat to Arsenal on Sunday and now Jesse Marsch will have to prepare for a must-win match this week at Elland Road.
The Lilywhites welcome Chelsea to Elland Road on Thursday, needing three points to avoid any further drop in the league table. Marsch looked to have helped Leeds United turn itself around in recent weeks, but back-to-back losses to Manchester City and Arsenal have come at the worst time for the Yorkshire club. With only one point separating 16th place Everton and 18th place Leeds United, an upset win on home soil would do wonders for the hosts with two matches left to play.
Chelsea defeated Leeds United 3-2 in London back in December and know a season-sweep of Marsch’s squad would further pad its status for a top-four finish and a return to the UEFA Champions League next season. U.S. men’s national team star Christian Pulisic is coming off a strong performance on Saturday against Wolves and will aim to remain in Thomas Tuchel’s starting lineup this week.
In Spain, Yunus Musah and Valencia take on Real Betis in La Liga play.
In Denmark, Christian Cappis and Emmanuel Sabbi are both in league action for their respective club.
In Scotland, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Celtic can clinch the Premiership title with a win or draw at Dundee United. James Sands aims to make his second-consecutive start for Rangers at home against Ross County.
Here is a closer look at this week’s Americans Abroad:
England
Premier League
Jesse Marsch’s Leeds United host Christian Pulisic and Chelsea on Wednesday.
Zack Steffen and Manchester City visit Wolves on Wednesday.
Spain
La Liga
Yunus Musah and Valencia host Real Betis on Tuesday.
Matthew Hoppe and Mallorca visit Sevilla on Wednesday.
Sergino Dest is OUT FOR SEASON (Injury) for Barcelona.
Netherlands
Eredivisie
Luca De La Torre and Heracles visit RKC Waalwijk on Wednesday.
Richie Ledezma and PSV host NEC Nijmegen on Wednesday.
Cole Bassett and Feyenoord visit Go Ahead Eagles on Wednesday.
Scotland
Premiership
Cameron Carter-Vickers and Celtic visit Dundee United on Wednesday.
James Sands and Rangers host Ross County on Wednesday.
Christian Ramirez and Aberdeen visit St. Johnstone on Wednesday.
Joe Efford and Motherwell host Hearts on Wednesday.
Sebastian Soto and Livingston visit St. Mirren on Wednesday.
Hungary
Cup Final
Henry Wingo and Ferencvaros face Paksi FC on Wednesday.
Belgium
First Division A
Mark McKenzie and Genk host Sporting Charleroi on Tuesday.
Sam Vines and Royal Antwerp visit Anderlecht on Thursday.
Denmark
Superliagen
Emmanuel Sabbi and Odense host Viborg on Thursday.
Christian Cappis and Brondby visit Midtjylland on Thursday.
Switzerland
Pro League
Jordan Pefok and Young Boys host St. Gallen on Tuesday.
Sweden
Allsvenskan
Romain Gall and Malmo visit AIK on Wednesday.