West Ham United locked horns with Leeds United at Elland Road earlier tonight as they looked to grind out a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Hammers made a poor start to the contest as they conceded the opening goal in the third minute when Brenden Aaronson found the back of the net. Joe Rodon doubled the home team’s lead in the 15th minute as Nuno Espirito Santo’s men went into the half-time interval 2-0 down on the scoreline.
Mateus Fernandes got a goal back for West Ham in the 90th minute. However, the Hammers ended up suffering a tough 2-1 loss away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each West Ham United player fared during the clash against the Whites.
GK: Alphonse Areola – 6/10
He made two good saves at the back, but would not be pleased about conceding two early goals.
RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 6.5/10
Wan-Bissaka did his fair share of defending but struggled to influence the game in the opponent’s half.
CB: Jean-Clair Todibo – 6.5/10
He cleared the danger when he could and made one good run with the ball. However, it was not enough tonight.
CB: Max Kilman – 6.5/10
Kilman won his fair share of aerial duels but failed to keep the Leeds attackers quiet in the early stages of the game.
LB: Ollie Scarles – 5.5/10
He made a slow start to the game and was substituted in the 24th minute.
CDM: Tomas Soucek – 6/10
Soucek struggled to get a foothold in the game and was replaced after the hour mark.
RW: Jarron Bowen – 7.5/10
He was a constant threat in the final third and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CM: Andy Irving – 6/10
Irving failed to impress during his time on the field.
CM: Crysencio Summerville – 6/10
He made two promising runs with the ball but failed to register a goal.
LW: El Hadji Malick Diouf – 6/10
Diouf made one good run with the ball but failed to influence the game in the final third.
ST: Lucas Paqueta – 7/10
He caused some headaches for the opposition defenders, but there was no goal for him.
Substitutes:
ST: Callum Wilson – 6/10
Wilson struggled to threaten the opponent’s goal.
CM: Mateus Fernandes – 7/10
He did well to score late in the game.
CM: Freddie Potts – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
CDM: Soungoutou Magassa – 6.5/10
He anchored the midfield well.
RB: Kyle Walker-Peters – 6.5/10
He was solid at the back.
