Tarik Muharemovic reveal shows how it went wrong for Leeds in Crystal Palace draw
Tarik Muharemovic's data from Leeds United's 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace paints a worrying picture.
The Whites could have jumped to third place in the Premier League with victory.
However, Daniel Farke's could not get themselves on the scoresheet, despite trying desperately.
It was highly disappointing given that Palace have the worst defensive record in the league so far this season.
That is obviously not Muharemovic's primary role, as he is a defender, and he did his job at the back to keep the clean sheet.
However, his numbers show where it all went wrong at Elland Road, but not for the reason supporters may expect.
What Tarik Muharemovic did in Leeds vs Crystal Palace that should concern everyone
Muharemovic ranked top of the charts for shots for the Whites in the contest in LS11.
The Bosnian centre-back recorded four in the clash, which was the most, according to Fotmob.
He was solid at the back, with eight total contributions, including one tackle, four clearances and three interceptions.
Muharemovic made four recoveries and won six of eight aerial battles, for a 75 per cent success rate.
However, the fact that he had the most efforts on goal is the most worrying reveal about his performance, rather than any defensive numbers.
Why Daniel Farke may be forced into system change
Farke will surely be furious that a defender managed the most shots in the contest.
It suggests that the Peacocks are relying on set pieces to try and score, and that Muharemovic is getting more chances than their attackers.
Both of those are major issues, as the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor should be having the most opportunities.
The hosts should have been creating chances from open play, especially given that the Eagles had faced the most shots in the league (26) coming into the game.
The fact that they struggled against a defence that had conceded the most goal (11) and allowed the highest expected goals (8.15) before kick-off, should set alarm bells ringing.
Farke's system, with his full-backs providing the width, instead of actual wingers usually works, but it may be time to go back to the drawing board after this showing.
Only time will tell whether he chooses to make a change or retains the same approach.
