Leeds United player ratings v Bristol City: Crysencio Summerville in 4/10 flop
Leeds United moved into second place in the Championship with a 1-0 win over Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Friday (2 February).
The Whites, who have played two games more than Ipswich Town and Southampton in third and fourth respectively, have now won five successive league games in 2024.
Wilfried Gnonto scored what proved to be the only goal of the game less than two minutes into the second half in Bristol.
MOT Leeds News rates each player out of 10 following the Whites’ latest victory, using data provided by WhoScored.
Illan Meslier – 6
No doubt grateful to have had a very quiet evening on the back of some shaky displays of late. Had just the one save to make, with Bristol City struggling to create much of note.
Archie Gray – 8
Yet another superb display from the midfielder-cum-defender at right-back. Produced a couple of sliding challenges and ensured his direct opponent did not get a sniff. His three dribbles were the most of any Leeds player as he combined defending with attacking. Connor Roberts may have to wait for his debut.
Joe Rodon – 7
Gnonto may have scored the winner, but Rodon’s defensive header later on earned him plenty of pats on the back. Not the busiest of nights for him, but this passage of play showed that he can be replied upon when needed.
Ethan Ampadu – 8
As versatile as they come, Ampadu again did a job when called upon in central defence. Nobody could better his two interceptions as he read the danger before it even arrived. Best moment came when Nakhi Wells had a yard on him, yet the Welshman still got back to make the block.
Junior Firpo – 7
Played a part in Gnonto’s goal with a tidy pass forward and was lively down the left. Was beaten a couple of times, but thankfully for Leeds it did not matter.
Ilia Gruev – 7
Barely put a foot wrong in central midfield as he helped turn possession over – he had two tackles and one interception – and also boasted the highest passing accuracy of any player with 96.6%.
Glen Kamara – 8
Not only did he also keep play ticking along nicely, he also proved an attacking threat from deep – nobody could match his three key passes. It has been quite the turnaround from Rangers reserve to Leeds regular.
Wilfried Gnonto – 8
The way he celebrated his goal said it all about how much it meant to Gnonto, and what a brilliantly taken goal it was. Firpo spotted his run and the Italy international tucked away. More than that, he got back throughout to help the side out defensively. More of this, please!
Georginio Rutter – 7
Some sublime touches and was a nightmare for Bristol City defenders throughout. Now operating as a number 10, but his influence on the game has arguably grown. Should have had a penalty in the first half, too.
Crysencio Summerville – 3
Tried to be clever with his finish in the first half, which Max O’Leary easily kept out. Had six attempts in total but could not find a way through in an off-night for the Dutchman, who was the most ineffective of Leeds’ front four. Chance late on was best of lot and the miss could have come back to haunt Leeds.
Patrick Bamford – 5
Wasted a very good chance in the first half when firing at O’Leary in the Bristol City goal. By no means had a bad game – and he played a part in Gnonto’s strike – but will be disappointed not to have added to his goals tally for 2024.
SUBS
Jaidon Anthony (on for Wilfried Gnonto 83′) – N/A
Sam Byram (on for Glen Kamara 86′) – N/A
Joel Piroe (on for Crysencio Summerville 93′) – N/A
In other Leeds United news, a BBC Sport pundit was blown away by something “super” he saw during the match at Ashton Gate.
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