Ethan Ampadu sends message to Leeds United fans who packed out Villa Park away end
Leeds United’s captain Ethan Ampadu has singled out the travelling fans who made their way to Villa Park on Saturday, issuing them a message.
It looked set to be a great day out for the packed-out Villa Park away end, where Leeds fans were moments away from witnessing a three-pointer on the road.
However, heartbreak struck due to Tammy Abraham’s 88th-minute equaliser.
Ampadu has admitted to feeling “frustrated” with the outcome of the 1-1 draw but has also praised the travelling supporters for their performance in the stands.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday afternoon, the Wales international took the time to mention the “amazing travelling support” who were in full voice in Birmingham.
Leeds’ home form no coincidence thanks to supporters
Leeds will feel disappointed they were unable to come away from Villa Park with all three points.
Anton Stach’s sublime free kick had put the Whites into the lead before Tammy Abraham dealt a devastating blow with just two minutes left on the clock.
In the end, it was another crucial point towards surviving relegation, and the Whites remain just seven behind the 38 tally Daniel Farke has been targeting.
While Ampadu highlights the performance of those travelling fans, it also brings into light how crucial they have been when at Elland Road.
Leeds have one of the strongest and loudest fanbases in the Premier League, and it is no surprise that their home record has been quite good this season.
Coming to Elland Road against a crowd that is in top form is an intimidating prospect, and many sides have struggled to cope with it.
In 13 Premier League matches in LS11, Farke has only lost on three occasions this campaign, with those losses coming against Tottenham, Aston Villa and Arsenal.
How did Ampadu perform against Aston Villa?
Ampadu, like the supporters in the stands, was quite active at Villa Park with Sofascore detailing his defensive shift for Leeds.
- Five clearances
- Two interceptions
- Nine recoveries
- 80% duel success
The versatile midfielder, who can also play in defence, was given a 7.6 match rating, with only Stach (8.2) being rated higher.
Overall, it was another good shift from Ampadu, who has been a crucial player in Leeds’ quest for survival this season.
If the Welshman and the supporters can keep their performances, then survival could be confirmed sooner rather than later.
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