Sam Stone

Sun 28 May 2023 18:23, UK

Leeds United saw their relegation to the Championship confirmed after Tottenham ran out 4-1 winners at Elland Road.

Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 2nd minute after Pascal Struijk was caught off guard by Pedro Porro on the right flank. The Spaniard then added a second at the start of the second half.

Jack Harrison had given Leeds a glimmer of hope before the England captain added a third for the away side. Lucas Moura finished off the scoring for Ryan Mason’s men with a brilliant individual strike.

Here MOT Leeds News rates the players out of ten for their performances at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon.

Joel Robles – 5

Could do nothing about Kane’s opener. Had a couple of shaky moments but, on the whole, won’t be disappointed with his performance.

Rasmus Kristensen – 4

Made a vital first-half block to deny Son a way through on goal. Was left one on one a couple of times and dealt with the scenarios well.

Liam Cooper – 2

Was drafted in to provide some leadership, however, the defender was outclassed by Kane in the lead-up to Pedro Porro’s strike. Simply not able to cope with one of the best on the planet.

Max Wober – 3

Looked like a rabbit in the headlights at times. Produced some rash moments when composure was required. Decision-making was off and he got lost in the occasion.

Luke Ayling – 4

The whole backline looked all at sea and Ayling wasn’t exempt. Needed to show some leadership. Again, much like Cooper, his years are creeping up with him. Should’ve done much better with a second-half chance.

Pascal Struijk – 1

Another calamitous performance from the Dutchman. Was at fault for both goals. Woeful defensively and gave the ball away numerous times. Not good enough.

Robin Koch – 5

Produced some decent moments and looked to provide the Whites with some sort of threat from midfield. Should have done much better with a first-half header.

Weston McKennie – 4

Was deployed in a more advanced role and rarely got on the ball. His fairly disappointing loan spell has ended in poor fashion.

Adam Forshaw – 6

The standout performer for Allardyce’s men. Looked composed on the ball. Played some clever balls into the box and looked to push forward when he could. Tireless display, just a shame none of his teammates could back him up.

Rodrigo – 5

Lacked quality at the vital moments. Tried to get on the ball and make things happen but was slightly off his best. Potentially his last game in a White shirt.

Jack Harrison – 6

Lively again from the 26-year-old. Got the Whites on the scoresheet with a smart finish. We just needed to see more of it.

Substitutes

Junior Firpo (on for Wober 60′) – 5

Georginio Rutter (on for McKennie, 60′) – 5

Brenden Aaronson (on for Struijk, 60′) – 5

In other Leeds United news, Troy Deeney has predicted Elland Road could turn “Nasty” today.