Leeds United They were disappointed coming from Lancashire on Saturday after only managing a draw away to Preston North End.
They found themselves 1-0 down with a shot from Brad Potts in the first half and spent the rest of the game struggling to break down Paul Heckingbottom's side, before Jack Watmough scored an own goal in stoppage time to make it 1-1.
With this result, the white team ranks second in the league championship The table is three points behind Sheffield United in first place and Daniel Fark He will certainly set his sights on moving to the top.
One player who could be ruthlessly dropped from the starting lineup to help Leeds take another step forward is attacking midfielder Brenden Aaronson, who has struggled in recent weeks.
Brenden Aaronson's latest form with Leeds
The US international lined out at number 10 in the 1-1 draw with Preston and produced an underwhelming display for the West Yorkshire side.
He failed to create a single opportunity for his teammates 65 minutes on the field He missed a 'big chance', as Sam Byram's pass to him inside the box presented him with a great opportunity to hit the target – only for Aaronson to fire over the bar.
The former RB Salzburg star has now produced one goal, no assists and no 'big chances' created in his career. Last eight games In the Leeds Championship, where the goal came in the form of a pass from close range against Middlesbrough.
Farke must, now, finally dump him from the starting lineup due to his lack of production at the top of the pitch, and he could do so by unleashing another player in a new role at Elland Road.
A Leeds star who can learn a new role
Mathieu Joseph initially thought he had secured a draw for the Whites on Saturday, but an own goal from Watmow, after his running and attempted tap-in at the near post, ended up equalising.
The Spanish Under-21 international, who played The vast majority From his career as a centre-forward, he looked to play a slightly deeper role when he came on, with Patrick Bamford in front of him, and it almost worked perfectly after he jumped on a loose ball about 25 yards out and drove forward before shooting. An excellent shot from distance forced Freddie Woodman to put it wide.
Joseph who was Hailed as “Dynamite” By U23 Scout Antonio Mango is a dynamic striker who can drive with the ball, create chances for his teammates, and play in connection, which is why he could suit playing as a number ten.
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Championship 24/25 |
Matthew Joseph |
|---|---|
|
Appearances |
21 |
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It starts |
10 |
|
Objectives |
2 |
|
It created great opportunities |
4 |
|
Helps |
3 |
As you can see in the table above, the academy graduate has yet to find his feet as a goalscorer, but he has shown impressive creativity, with four 'big chances' created in ten appearances.
This suggests that he could flourish as an attacking midfielder, in a position to create chances for his teammates, which is why Farke must eventually offload Aaronson to unleash Joseph in a new role.
