Adam Pope and Jonathan Buchan wowed by what they were told about Leeds United in 2024
Adam Pope and Jonny Buchan were left wowed after Kaiser Chiefs’ Simon Rix revealed a defensive statistic about Leeds United in 2024.
With Joe Rodon and Ethan Ampadu at the heart of defence, the Whites have created the most formidable defence in the Championship, conceding just 28 goals in 38 matches.
Since the turn of the year, Leeds have accumulated 10 clean sheets in the Championship, and have conceded on just three occasions, seeing them rise above Leicester City in the table.
Speaking via the Don’t Go To Bed Just Yet podcast on Monday (18 March) Rix revealed: “The stat I saw this morning was that Leeds are the only side in the top four leagues in England to not concede a goal from open play in this calendar year.”
Left stunned by the statistic, Buchan and Pope simply replied: “Wow…”
Is the Leeds United defence the key to the Championship title?
The Whites have had their fair share of injuries worries, especially at the back with Liam Cooper and Pascal Struijk both susceptible to injuries this season.
However, Rodon and Ampadu have filled in the gaps brilliantly, with the latter falling back into the position from his natural midfield spot and fitting in perfectly.
Of course, Daniel Farke’s attack is filled to the brim with extremely exciting talents, like Crysencio Summerville, Georginio Rutter, Dan James, Wilfried Gnonto, Joel Piroe and Patrick Bamford.
Only behind Leicester, Ipswich Town and Southampton, Leeds have one of the most potent attacks in the division, but it is their water-tight defence that allows them the freedom to drive forward.
With Glen Kamara and Ilia Gruev firmly stationed at the base of midfield, the defence has extra protection when the opposition is able to attack, helping to diminish most goals from open play.
A statistic such as the one above is a true mark of a league winner. And with the Foxes finally being knocked off their perch at the top of the Championship table, Leeds could be set for a very famous league title.
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