Leeds United need to win their subsequent Premier League conflict away at Nottingham Forest in any other case the Whites shall be plunged even deeper into relegation hassle.
Certainly, Daniel Farke’s males now sit precariously above the drop zone after a pitiful 3-0 loss by the hands of Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday, with the five-point hole between themselves and Forest shaved to only two factors if Sean Dyche’s aspect will get the higher of the West Yorkshire outfit.
To additional pile on the fear, Dyche additionally has six profession wins beneath his belt as a supervisor when going through the Whites, with Leeds additionally winless – and goalless – on the street since a 3-1 success towards Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Farke might want to see a right away response from this devastating defeat on the South Coast, with a number of of his summer season recruits doubtlessly being dropped, regardless of many making constructive begins, away from the loss on the Amex.
Why Leeds’ summer season enterprise should be questioned
Throughout the ranks, not a single participant might trudge off on the finish of the 3-0 loss to Fabian Hurzeler’s Seagulls, happy with their efforts.
Not even their marquee signing, Noah Okafor, is resistant to criticism.
The tough quantity 19 did attempt his greatest to unlock a stern house aspect with 5 profitable dribbles. However, former Leeds participant Jon Newsome has harshly referred to as the ex-AC Milan winger a “passenger” for a way simply he can provide up the ball, and that was the case, once more, versus Hurzeler’s hosts when ceding possession a pricey 19 instances.
Furthermore, Dominic Calvert-Lewin might additionally discover himself dropped up prime after one other goalless displaying handed him by, with only one aim nonetheless subsequent to his title since leaving Everton behind in the summertime. He arguably needs to be probably the most questionable signing of the summer season, even when he did arrive on a free switch.
Central defender Jaka Bijol may also be made to take a seat out after a two-game stint within the first crew, with Pascal Struijk maybe probably the most logical alternative, because the £15m summer season recruit didn’t win a single deal with, and only one duel, as Brighton ran the hopeless away aspect ragged all afternoon.
Regardless of the hosts’ blistering nature, Bijol and the remainder of the backline did make it very simple for Diego Gomez to kickstart his brace, when he was left in acres of room to faucet house his first effort of the day for 2-0.
Farke actually might ring the adjustments for the crunch tie at Forest, due to this fact, with one summer season signing additionally susceptible to being reduce from the German’s beginning XI.
The daring choice Farke might make
It hasn’t been solely doom and gloom all season lengthy in West Yorkshire, with some constructive performances doubtlessly standing Farke and Co. in good stead to beat the drop.
The aforementioned 3-1 away win at Wolves, particularly, noticed every part click on as new signings Anton Stach, Calvert-Lewin, and Okafor had been all amongst the targets.
Gabriel Gudmundsson additionally put in a sterling effort towards the now managerless Outdated Gold after becoming a member of from Lille in July.
Certainly, Leeds-based social media account The Leeds Press hailed the Swede as an asset that “offers every part” after the Wolves win, as seen in him registering eight clearances and successful three duels to maintain the Molineux hosts at bay.
With 3.5 ball recoveries additionally averaged throughout his ten Premier League video games, on prime of two huge possibilities being created, it felt as if Leeds had hit the jackpot on an ideal Junior Firpo alternative on the left flank.
Journalist James Marshment even boldly acknowledged in late September that he has been “top-of-the-line left-backs within the Premier League this season”. At simply £10m, he had definitely proved himself to be a discount.
Sadly for the Sweden common, although, he put in a horror-show efficiency on the South Coast, as a speedy Yankuba Minteh turned him inside out all match.
Gudmundsson vs Brighton | |
|---|---|
Stat | Gudmundsson |
Minutes performed | 90 |
Objectives scored | 0 |
Assists | 0 |
Touches | 72 |
Correct passes | 35/42 (83%) |
Possession misplaced | 16x |
Dribbled previous | 2x |
Tackles gained | 1/2 |
Complete duels gained | 7/12 |
Stats by Sofascore | |
The sturdy and resilient full-back that had bounced again from his own-goal at Fulham in fashion was nowhere to be seen towards the Seagulls.
He was dribbled previous twice as a weak member of Farke’s defence, on prime of additionally falling sufferer to an Okafor-like show, with possession given up 16 instances.
James Justin might nicely get the nod to return in for Gudmundsson on the Metropolis Floor, due to this fact.
It’s unlikely to be the one alteration, as Farke makes an attempt to select a refreshed aspect that may halt Leeds’ shambolic choices on the street.
