Leeds United played hosts to Sunderland at Elland Road looking to bag maximum points on the day. The Peacocks started the game on the front foot but failed to conjure up a goal in the first-half. Paddy McNair popped up with the opening goal of the game for the away side just after the half-time break but the West Yorkshire outfit equalised courtesy of Pablo Hernandez’s goal in the 72nd minute. Gaetano Berardi was sent off in the 90th minute for a rash challenge on Callum McManaman as the match finished 1-1 with both teams sharing the spoils.
Let’s shed some light on how each Leeds United player fared during the contest versus Sunderland.
GK: Bailey Peacock-Farrell – 7/10
He made some crucial saves during the final quarter of the game to earn his team a point from the match.
RB: Stuart Dallas – 5.5/10
He did well defensively but his attacking play left a lot to be desired. His crosses failed to hit it’s target far too often in the opposition half.
CB: Pontus Jansson – 6/10
He put in a solid display at the heart of the Peacocks defence and organised his backline well.
CB: Paudie O’Connor – 6/10
The Leeds youngster looked composed on the ball and showed a glimpse of his immense potential in today’s outing versus the Black Cats.
LB: Gaetano Berardi – 3.5/10
He was at fault for the Sunderland opener after he misjudged the cross. The full-back also received a red card in the 90th minute due to a reckless challenge on Sunderland’s Callum McManaman.
CM: Kalvin Phillips – 6/10
He began the match well but his effect on the pitch faded as the game went on.
CM: Ronaldo Vieira – 6.5/10
He put in a hard-working performance at the centre of the park and battled hard against the Black Cats midfield.
RM: Ergjan Alioski – 6/10
He played well and worked tirelessly for his team. The wide-man almost won the game for the Peacocks when his header hit the post.
CAM: Samuel Saiz Alonso – 6/10
He tried his best but struggled to perform at his best level during the course of the match. However, he got the assist for the Leeds equaliser.
LM: Pablo Hernández – 8/10
The Spaniard scored the equaliser for the Peacocks with his right-footed shot which secured a point for the home side.
ST: Pierre-Michel Lasogga – 4.5/10
Not the best day out for the on-loan striker, he struggled to make an impact during the contest and was rightfully substituted in the last quarter of the match.
Substitutes:
CAM: Kemar Roofe – 5/10
He failed to get into the game after coming on.
ST: Caleb Ekuban – 6/10
He hardly had any time to give a good account of himself.
CB: Vurnon Anita – N/A
He didn’t have any time to make an impact on the game.
