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David Wagner: International break has benefited Huddersfield

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David Wagner says the international break has benefited Huddersfield

David Wagner says the recent international break has been beneficial for Huddersfield as his players' success has spread a positive atmosphere around the club.

Huddersfield had several players away on international duty over the last fortnight, several of whom were involved in World Cup qualifiers.

Aaron Mooy helped Australia to overcome Honduras in their play-off, while Jonas Lossl and Mathias Jorgensen were in the Denmark squad that beat Republic of Ireland 5-1 to book their place in Russia.

Aaron Mooy puts Huddersfield in front against Man Utd
Image: Aaron Mooy helped Australia qualify for the World Cup during the international break

With most of his internationals now back, Wagner said: "Our big advantage is all of the players who were away. The players who played in the qualifying games for the World Cup come back in a good mood.

"It is a good atmosphere in training and in our dressing room after the games they played. Everybody is healthy and this is very important.

"It is up to us to help them to be part of the teams that will be going to Russia."

All of Huddersfield's internationals are now back, with the exception of Mooy, who is travelling back from Australia on Thursday.

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Mooy's delayed return throws his availability for Huddersfield's game with Bournemouth on Saturday into doubt.

Wagner said: "We have experience about Aaron and he has experience about travelling from international breaks.

"I will have a chat with him and have a look at him tomorrow in training and then we make the decision on Saturday."

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