Incredible stat shows impact of new Leeds United duo Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson
Both Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson have settled in well at Leeds United, and a new stat that has emerged shows off their impressive work rate.
Jesse Marsch dipped into the transfer market and picked up two compatriots this summer, with Adams and Aaronson both instantly working their way into the Leeds starting lineup.
Both players have already begun to justify their transfer fee, and a look at their defensive efforts shows just how much they’ve improved the side since arriving at Elland Road.
Via fbref.com, both Adams and Aaronson rank in the top 15 Premier League players for pressures applied.
Adams sits fifth in the rankings with 21.7 pressures per 90 minutes, while Aaronson comes in at 13th with 20.2 per match.
High energy
Leeds United are famed for their high-octane, pressing style. Marcelo Bielsa instilled it into the squad during his time in Yorkshire, and Jesse Marsh has continued in a similar fashion.
Knowing how much the fans buy into the system, Marsch arrived at Elland Road and didn’t try to change the club’s philosophy.
Instead, the American manager bought into it and brought in players that are capable of playing such a high-energy style.
With Kalvin Phillips departing in the summer, it was crucial that the club invest in midfield, and Adams and Aaronson have filled the void brilliantly.
Both players are young and energetic, and they know each other off the pitch from their time together in the USMNT.
As a result, there’s a clear understanding of when and how to press the opposition, and that helps the whole team to hunt as a pack.
The best compliment they could be paid is that Leeds fans have gotten over Phillips’ departure a whole lot quicker thanks to their start in Yorkshire.
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