BT Sport pundit slams Rasmus Kristensen in Leeds United v Fulham Premier League clash
Efan Ekoku was not impressed with how easily Rasmus Kristensen allowed Antonee Robinson to attack in the Leeds United v Fulham clash.
The American left-back posted a real threat in the first half at Craven Cottage on Saturday and won both his duels as he looked to put crosses into the box.
One such cross nearly found its desired target and almost cost Leeds a goal, but it was well dealt with the defenders.
Speaking on the Premier League world feed, Ekoku, a BT Sport pundit, said [22/04, 12:50], “Antonee Robinson makes that run embarrassing Kristensen. Nearly cost Leeds a goal.”
Needs to get tighter
Kristensen is undoubtedly the better right-back option over Luke Ayling but he’s got flaws in his game too that need addressing.
Robinson enjoys attacking and is a physical presence so it’s not going to be easy to get the better of the American.
Kristensen needs to be more assertive and perhaps close him down better to ensure that he does not have the freedom down the left flank.
It’s going to be an important duel in the second half as Fulham seem to fancy attacking from that side with Robinson and Willian.
Joao Palhinha is also getting into the half spaces trying to make something happen and Javi Gracia surely will be discussing this with his right-back.
The Danish full-back is an attacking threat too so we’re expecting him to be a lot more advanced in the second period.
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