Nottingham Forest 4 Leeds United 2: Phil Hay's player ratings from a frantic City Ground defeat

Leeds United were handed a 4-2 defeat at Nottingham Forest on New Year's Day - but how did we rate the players?

Our Phil Hay hands out the scores below...

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Leeds United concede
None of the goals would be classed as his fault but there seems to be a lack of assurance there and the argument for a change in that position grows stronger. 5/10placeholder image
None of the goals would be classed as his fault but there seems to be a lack of assurance there and the argument for a change in that position grows stronger. 5/10
Not hugely effective down the right, although Harrison was able to make inroads in front of him before half-time. Still to hit his peak after injury. 5/10placeholder image
Not hugely effective down the right, although Harrison was able to make inroads in front of him before half-time. Still to hit his peak after injury. 5/10
Has been on a good run but lost Murphy when he bagged Forests third. That said, there is too much reliance on his aerial ability. 6/10placeholder image
Has been on a good run but lost Murphy when he bagged Forests third. That said, there is too much reliance on his aerial ability. 6/10
No arguing with the decision to send him off for what was a bad foul. The last thing Bielsa needed was him missing three games through suspension. 3/10placeholder image
No arguing with the decision to send him off for what was a bad foul. The last thing Bielsa needed was him missing three games through suspension. 3/10
A strange day on which Leeds didnt defend as badly in open play as a 4-2 scoreline suggests. Not much of the blame can be laid on him. 5/10placeholder image
A strange day on which Leeds didnt defend as badly in open play as a 4-2 scoreline suggests. Not much of the blame can be laid on him. 5/10
A performance without many redeeming features. Gifted the opener to Jack Colback and his wayward passing caused Leeds no end of problems. 3/10placeholder image
A performance without many redeeming features. Gifted the opener to Jack Colback and his wayward passing caused Leeds no end of problems. 3/10
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