The Whites were left frustrated at Elland Road in their final fixture before September’s international break, playing out a goalless draw with Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday.
Xisco Munoz’s Owls came into Saturday’s fixture without a point on the board but left LS11 with a valuable one, having denied Leeds clear-cut opportunities throughout the afternoon.
New signings Djed Spence and Glen Kamara were brought on for their Leeds debuts late on but were unable to break the deadlock, meanwhile £12 million man Joel Piroe made his first appearance for the club at Elland Road.
Here is how the YEP rated each player’s individual performance in the 0-0 draw.
New signings Djed Spence and Glen Kamara were brought on for their Leeds debuts late on but were unable to break the deadlock, meanwhile £12 million man Joel Piroe made his first appearance for the club at Elland Road.
. Illan Meslier - 7
Made a couple of stops when he was needed but was a spectator for the most part (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) Photo: David Rogers
. Luke Ayling - 7
Had a big chance for a headed winner but sun might have got in his eyes. Performance was fine in both halves. Burst forward to try and create (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Caparros
. Joe Rodon - 6
Worked hard but like Struijk wasn't always completely in control of situations. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
. Pascal Struijk - 6
Wasn't entirely comfortable with Smith. Lots of good passing, a few not-so-good moments of distribution. (Pic: Tony Johnson) Photo: Tony Johnson
7. Ethan Ampadu - 8
Sprayed the ball around to both flanks really well. Looked a cut above in possession again. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson) Photo: Bruce Rollinson
8. Willy Gnonto - 8
Had a decent first half, really worked his socks off in the second. Got at defenders, linked up well with Shackleton, created danger. (Pic: Simon Hulme) Photo: Simon Hulme
9. Crysencio Summerville - 8
The key to much of Leeds' best work in the first half and some of it in the second. Pace, skill, hard work and a goal threat. (Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe) Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
10. Joel Piroe - 5
Found it difficult to get into the game against such a compact opponent. Touch let him down at times, couldn't make the ball stick. (Pic: George Tewkesbury/PA Wire) Photo: George Tewkesbury
11. Georginio Rutter - 6
Spurned a couple of good chances, one of them golden. Some nice touches, flashes of his ability on the ball, couple of lovely passes. (Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe) Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
12. Djed Spence - N/A
Looked very difficult to dispossess. Quick and strong. Will be a dynamic presence for Leeds. (Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe) Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe