Leeds United endured one of their worst performances of the season with a 2-0 defeat at Burnley on Saturday.
Daniel Farke’s side fell behind to an early goal once again at Turf Moor, this time through Lesley Ugochukwu who was completely unmarked to head home Kyle Walker’s cross on 18 minutes. Despite dominating possession, the Whites struggled to create but certainly should have been level when Jack Harrison fed Brenden Aaronson, whose shot was saved onto the post by Martin Dubravka.
And despite being largely in control as the second-half went on, Leeds were 2-0 down on 68 minutes when Burnley substitute Loum Tchaouna rifled home from 25 yards, eventually punishing Pascal Struijk’s misplaced pass. Despite a raft of attacking changes, Farke couldn’t change the tide and defeat leaves his side 15th.
YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth was at Turf Moor to watch it all unfold. Below are his Leeds United player ratings...
7. CM: Sean Longstaff
6 - Got about the pitch, produced a couple of good crosses. Wasn't at his best on the ball but was up against a compact low block. | Getty Images
8. CM: Anton Stach
3 - Let his man go completely free for the opening goal and otherwise had very little impact. | AFP via Getty Images
9. RW: Brenden Aaronson
4 - So much defensive work, so little attacking output. Too weak on the ball too often. Failed to take a golden first half chance. | Getty Images
10. LW: Jack Harrison
4 - Never looked likely to get the better of Walker, kept having to go backwards. Two good chances to get strikes on goal and wasted both. | AFP via Getty Images
11. ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
6 - Won his headers, worked off very little service. No real chances other than an overhead kick. | Getty Images
12. Sub: Daniel James
7 - Bright, got at the defence and put the ball in dangerous areas. | Getty Images