Leeds United new boy's intelligence, Red Bull reunion, first half horror show and off-camera Norwich moments

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The YEP’s take and off-camera moments from Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw for Leeds United at Norwich City.

Leeds United left Tuesday night’s clash at Championship hosts Norwich City with a point and some impressive performances - but also a very worrying new injury. Here’s the YEP’s take and some off-camera moments from the 1-1 draw at Carrow Road.

Good day

Willy Gnonto

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He was everywhere. It was no coincidence that Leeds looked so much less dangerous after he went off. Norwich simply could not contain him and his performance deserved a goal, but he had to settle for an assist.

Ao Tanaka

There will be questions about how open Leeds were, but with two 8s instead of two 6s in midfield that was maybe always going to happen. In possession however Tanaka was cool, calm and collected. Took the ball under pressure and used it well. Showed his intelligence

Bad day

Leeds United

Already missing Ethan Ampadu, the last thing anyone wanted to see was another injury but Daniel Farke's only remaining defensive midfielder Ilia Gruev limping off was a horror-show. The Whites cannot afford any more injuries at centre-back or in the middle of the park.

Off-camera

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Mateo Joseph coming out for the warm-up in a short sleeved shirt - the only Leeds man to do so - but spoiling it slightly by wearing tights.

Referee Stephen Martin going out of his way to greet Leeds goalkeeping coach Ed Wootten as the officials trotted around the pitch during their warm-up.

Karl Darlow having a chat with his ex-Newcastle team-mate Grant Hanley, with whom he won the Championship, while retrieving Illan Meslier goal-kicks during the warm-up. Leeds' substitute stopper then collided with a Norwich staff member.

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Sam Byram suffering several ear flicks after erring during the substitutes' warm-up game.

Leeds’ mascot getting a photo with Bamford and Byram and Alex Cairns signing his shirt.

Leeds United coach Christopher John sharing a fond embrace with Hanley as he walked across the Carrow Road pitch to take his place in the stand opposite.

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One of the many Norwich City mascots losing his boot as they ran off after the pre-kick-off photo. Luckily for the youngster the away end failed to notice.

Farke bending fourth official Matt Donohue's ear in first half stoppage time as a decision went the way of the hosts.

James Debayo pulling off an incredible turn and flick to nutmeg Darlow and leave him open mouthed as the subs engaged in a half-time rondo.

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Chris Domogalla running down the stand to tell Joe Gelhardt to stay off the pitch after the referee stopped the game to admonish the Leeds subs for encroaching as they warmed up.

Aaronson and Amankwah Forson having a Red Bull Salzburg reunion before the Leeds man went to embrace his USMNT colleague Josh Sargent.

Farke walking around Carrow Road applauding his former fans after appreciating the support of the Leeds section.

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