Leeds United entertained Sunderland at Elland Road earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Whites made a solid start to the game and went into the half-time break with a goalless scoreline.
Habib Diarra scored the opener for the Black Cats from the penalty spot in the 70th minute as Daniel Farke’s men crashed to a tough 1-0 loss in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Leeds United player fared during the clash against the Black Cats.
GK: Karl Darlow – 6/10
He failed to make a save in the game, but made one important clearance at the back.
CB: Joe Rodon – 6.5/10
Rodon put his foot through the ball when he could and won a couple of aerial duels.
CB: Pascal Struijk – 6.5/10
He made two crucial clearances inside his half and made one good chance going forward.
CB: James Justin – 6.5/10
Justin performed his defensive duties well, but it was not enough tonight.
RM: Jayden Bogle – 6/10
He was not shy of having a strike at goal, but failed to impress on the right flank.
CM: Ilia Gruev – 6/10
Gruev struggled to get a foothold in the game but managed to create a good chance in the final third.
CM: Ethan Ampadu – 6.5/10
He caught the eye at times on both halves.
LM: Gabriel Gudmundsson – 6/10
Gudmundsson came back to defend when he could, but offered very little in the final third.
RAM: Anton Stach – 7.5/10
He was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.
LAM: Brenden Aaronson – 6/10
Aaronson failed to make a difference on the offensive end of the field.
ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 6/10
He was quiet for most of his time on the pitch and never looked like he would score.
Substitutes:
ST: Lukas Nmecha – 6.5/10
He made two inviting chances in the final third.
LW: Wilfried Gnonto – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
RW: Daniel James – 6.5/10
He was lively after coming off the bench.
CB: Jaka Bijol – N/A
ST: Joel Piroe – N/A
