Leeds United winger is on international duty with Mali.
Leeds United winger Hadi Sacko is excited to be on international duty for the first time.
Sacko was called up to Mali’s squad this month and appears set to win his first cap this month.
He posted an image onto his Instagram page with his teammates ahead of today’s friendly clash against Japan.
Sacko, far left, is denied the opportunity to meet new Leeds signing Yosuke Ideguchi in today’s friendly, as the Cultural Leonesa midfielder did not make the squad.
Sacko has made only one Leeds start this season in the Championship, which came earlier this month in the home defeat to Wolves.
The former Sporting Lisbon winger previously represented France at youth level.
He played for Les Bleus at under-16, under-18, under-19 and under-20 levels, scoring six goals in 25 appearances.
Now he is set for a new adventure and it could inspire him onto greater achievements with his club.
If little else, it’s a nice confidence booster for a player who could use one.
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