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...
13. Sub: Lukas Nmecha
6 - Created a few problems with his presence in and around the box. Couldn't take his one headed chance. | AFP via Getty Images
14. Sub: Joel Piroe
6 - Squandered a half decent chance from Gudmundsson's cut back. Tried to get on the ball but couldn't create. | Getty Images
15. Sub: Ao Tanaka
NA - On for the final 10 but added little in the way of urgency or fluency to Leeds' game. | Getty Images
16. Referee: Tim Robinson
5 - Got in the way a few times in the first half, a couple of soft free-kick decisions and bizarrely forced Bogle off the pitch for being fouled. | Getty Images