Manor Solomon explodes after what happened in Leeds United draw v QPR
Leeds United have dropped yet more points in a 2-2 draw against QPR at Loftus Road.
Daniel Farke’s men have dropped points the third time in the last four Championship games as Leeds could only manage a 2-2 draw after being two-goals down before 40 minutes.
Koki Saito fired the hosts into a lead and Steve Cook doubled QPR’s advantage after only half an hour, but Morgan Fox’s own-goal and Jayden Bogle rescued a point.
As Farke looked for the winner, he brought on Largie Ramazani for Manor Solomon late on, but not everyone was happy with that.
Leeds player frustrated with substitution
With the scores tied at 2-2 and the match moving to the culminating stages, Farke was planning to ring changes to bring in fresh legs on the field and energise the team.
In the 84th minute, he decided to take Solomon off for Ramazani. The Israel international had a superb game as he created one big goalscoring chance and was a constant threat on the left flank.
| Manor Solomon stats | vs QPR |
| Minutes played | 84′ |
| Chances created | 1 |
| Passes | 18/20 |
| Touches | 38 |
The 25-year-old was unhappy with his substitution and his reaction did not go unnoticed as he walked round the touchline in front of the home fans.
Speaking live on Sky Sports+ (15 March, 14:15), David Phillips said: “You can still see, he’s fuming.”
In the end, the visitors could not find a winner even after six minutes were added on, with Saito also being sent off for a shocking challenge on Dan James.
Leeds United continue to falter
The West Yorkshire club have now lost one and drawn two games in their last four encounters. The defeat at Portsmouth ended their 17-game unbeaten streak but also seemed to have rattled their confidence to a certain extent.
Farke’s men went two goals down in the first 30 minutes and had an uphill climb from there to salvage a point from the game.
The draw leaves Leeds on 80 points, still on top of the table but Sheffield United are now in touching distance as a win for the Blades on Sunday will bring them level with the Whites.
With just eight games to go after the break, the Championship title and Premier League promotion race is set to go right down to the wire.
If Farke’s side continue to falter in such games, they may surrender their place at the top of the table as Burnley and Sheffield United take advantage.
Leeds need to start winning games again.