Dominic Calvert-Lewin bails out terrible 4/10 teammate – Leeds player ratings vs Brentford
Leeds fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Brentford on Sunday evening.
Leeds defender Gabriel Gudmundsson thought he had given away a penalty, but the decision was overturned after a VAR check.
However, the bees would eventually get the breakthrough, as Jordan Henderson struck in the 70th minute.
That was a devastating blow for Daniel Farke‘s side, as they had been the better side for much of the proceedings at the G-Tech Community Stadium.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin makes the difference again as Leeds
Dominic Calvert-Lewin continued his brilliant Leeds form as he scored a vital equaliser to get the Whites back on track.
The former Everton striker now has four goals in his last four appearances, and looks to be finally finding his feet in Yorkshire.
He had struggled to get going in front of goal and was regularly missing chances, but now he is providing key goals in the most important moments.
The forward did not have much to work with in this clash, with just 19 touches of the ball, per Sofascore, but he did his job when it mattered most.
Calvert-Lewin recorded six touches in the final third and just three shots, and it was looking like a frustrating outing for the 28-year-old before he headed home.
If he continues in this vein of form, it could be the difference maker when it comes to survival or going back down to the Championship.
Ao Tanaka has an afternoon to forget for Leeds
Ao Tanaka was brilliant in the draw against Liverpool and scored a thunderbolt in the win over Chelsea, but he was poor against the Bees.
The Japan ace was hooked in the 73rd minute as a result of his performance, with Brenden Aaronson replacing him.
The 27-year-old created one chance, made just one pass into the final third and had just 27 touches in the contest.
Defensively, he also struggled, making just one tackle, two clearances and two recoveries, while also being dribbled past twice.
In terms of duels, he won just one of the four that he attempted for a 25 per cent success rate, and failed with the only aerial battle that he contested.
It was a miserable showing from the usually reliable midfielder, and he needs to bounce back next time out.
How Leeds players rated vs Brentford
Lucas Perri – 6
Jayden Bogle – 7
Joe Rodon – 6
Jaka Bijol – 6 (off for Gnonto, 73)
Pascal Struijk – 7
Gabriel Gudmundsson – 6 (off for Justin, 89)
Anton Stach – 7
Ethan Ampadu – 6
Ao Tanaka – 4 (off for Aaronson, 73)
Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 8
Noah Okafor – 6 (off for Harrison, 91)
Substitutes:
Brenden Aaronson – 6
Wilfried Gnonto – 7
James Justin – N/A
Jack Harrison – N/A
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