Leeds United beat Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 on Sunday lunchtime, with Elland Road's reputation as a fortress only getting stronger the stronger it gets. championship The season is cutting along.
The huge win, which coincidentally saw all three top scorers join for the summer, saw the Whites temporarily return to the top of the table, with another Yorkshire outfit in Sheffield United just one point away. Daniel WakeBurnley and Sunderland's men are also lurking at the back.
There was plenty to be positive for the German throughout, as his side's fast start ensured the game was relatively comfortable, apart from a few minor scares here and there.
Leeds' best performance against Sheffield Wednesday
Manor Solomon was responsible for Leeds' fast start as the Tottenham Hotspur loanee took advantage of a goalkeeper error from Owls' James Beadle to slot the ball into an empty net.
It was only four minutes into the game when the 25-year-old scored the first goal, and Solomon was now in front. Four goals in the league For the season after terrorizing teams in the left channel.
Larji Ramazani also succeeded in deciding the match in favor of the white team with a score of 2-0 after being substituted for Solomon, as the former Almeria player also boasted. Four goals in the league same.
The third and final scorer of the day was consistent midfielder Ao Tanaka, who once again looked confident and in control in midfield, with his instinctive finish making Leeds' win even more comprehensive after having to fight hard for all three points. .
His elegant finish was enough to thwart Beadle at the death, with the former Fortuna Düsseldorf player also scoring 75 accurate passes and won four matches To conclude another wonderful show in front of the fans of the adoring nation.
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However, there was one character who stood out more than Tanaka and the other scorers who ensured Wednesday had little or no chances in the attacking areas.
Ampadu's performance in numbers
Keeping the Owls at bay for the full 90 minutes means Leeds are now on the verge of achieving that 15 clean sheets For the season in the second tier, it is largely thanks to Ethan Ampadu's repelling of Danny Rühl's men.
Returning at centre-back alongside Joe Rodon – with Pascal Struijk sidelined through injury – the Welshman has been a rock throughout, with the likes of Josh Windass restricted to just… 21 touches of the ball As the 24-year-old gives him and other typically lively Wednesday strikers some breathing room.
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Ampadu's performance in numbers |
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Minutes played |
90 |
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Touches |
118 |
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Accurate passes |
92/102 (90%) |
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Key pass |
1 |
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Approvals |
8 |
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Objections |
2 |
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He treats |
2 |
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Total duels won |
6/6 |
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Statistics by SofaScore |
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Far from battling away throughout the game, Ampadu was also calm and composed with the ball at his feet with 92 accurate passes coming from 118 touches of the ball, with the former Chelsea player able to relieve pressure by simply spraying the ball. Facilitates.
However, there are several notable numbers that include the more aggressive side of his game as well, with him winning 100% of his duels, with eight clearances also recorded to thwart several of the Owls' dangerous attacking moves.
Journalist James Marchment even described the Leeds captain's display as… “immaculate” He comes on at full-time as opposition forwards curse their luck playing against such a dominant and confident defender.
Having narrowly missed out on promotion last year, Ampadu will be desperate to play a key role in his side finally returning to the Premier League.
If he can maintain these performance levels to the finish line in the 46-game marathon, his team should taste sweet success.
