The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Mon 19th Aug) - Post match reaction, Whites linked to Serb and Eddie's cost revealed
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:01 am
Good Morning. It's Monday 19h August, and here are the Leeds Utd headlines...
Comfortable win against 10 men Wigan
Leeds secured a comfortable win at the DW Stadium at the weekend courtesy of a Patrick Bamford double but not before the Latics were reduced to ten men. Wigan's midfielder Joe Williams got his marching orders on his home debut, following a second bookable offence on 21 minutes. The referee was left with no option after the former Everton youngster upending Bamford having just committed a similar foul on Dallas moments earlier.
Both goals were instinctive strikers goals. Its also good to see Leeds score from another corner, that's two in two games - both very similar in construction.
Let's have a look at the stats:-
Possession: 24%-76%
Touches: 316-725
Chances Created: 1-15
Successful Passes: 92-487
Attacking Third Passes: 42-132
Shots: 6-20
On-Target: 2-6
Pass Acc: 53%-87%
Recoveries: 28-47
Crosses: 12-25
Take-Ons: 7-11
Tackles: 17-15
Interceptions: 8-8
Saves: 4-2
Do Leeds still lack fire power up font? 20 shots, and 6 on target against 10 men?
Bielsa's post match reaction
"It was a fair result, we could have scored more goals. Playing with one player more is an important advantage.
"It was a game full of free-kicks but today we played more calmly in defence than usual.
"The performance of the team is increasing day by day and game by game."
Do Leeds need Serbian International?
Leeds are interested in signing former Celta Vigo midfielder Nemanja Radoja. The 26yo who has played over 100 games in Spain's top flight, is a free agent and would therefor be able to join Leeds now.
The Serbian powerhouse, who is predominantly a defensive midfielder has also attracted attention from a couple of Premiership clubs. Radoja, who has an EU passport, was valued at £8 million only two years ago.
Eddie's price tag revealed
It has come to light that Leeds have forked out 4m on bringing Eddie Nketiah to Elland Road on a season long loan. Not only have Leeds paid the Gunners £2m for his services, but they will be picking up his wages, which are £35,000 a week.