Daniel Farke said after Leeds United’s loss to Burnley that it would be difficult to find better stats from an away side that had lost a Premier League match and it seems, Alan Shearer agrees.
Goals from Lesley Ugochukwa and Loum Tchaouna saw Burnley win at Turf Moor, despite having four efforts at Karl Darlow’s goal. Darlow was at fault for both goals, even if the second was a superb strike.
Darlow passed the ball out of play before Kyle Walker crossed for Burnley’s summer signing Ugochukwa, before Tchaouna smashed in a left-footed effort from 25 yards. Tchaouna said Darlow “wasn’t ready”.
The former Lazio star was offered too much space, but the strike was impeccable. At the other end, Leeds had so many chances to score but a lack of composure and quality saw Farke’s side unable to score.
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Farke made the point that it would be tricky to find a side that had such impressive stats away from home in the Premier League, without winning. Leeds had 19 efforts on goal, and an XG north of 2.5 on Saturday.
Yet, Brenden Aaronson, Lukas Nmecha, Jack Harrison and Jayden Bogle all missed massive chances. Micah Richards said Leeds were excellent despite the loss, and Shearer gave his verdict on The Rest Is Football.
Lineker said: “A word on Burnley. You’ve got to make your home games count and Turf Moor is a difficult place to play,” before Shearer replied: “31% possession they had, at home. Leeds had 17 shots in the box.
“21 efforts at goal,” Shearer continued. Lineker then said: “The Newcastle goalie played well didn’t he, Dubravka. And what a goal by the way, Loum Tchaouna. Great name, great goal,” the presenter added.
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There has been a lot of criticism for Farke and Leeds since the defeat and understandably so, given it was Burnley they were beaten by. The first game Leeds have failed to score in since the 1-0 loss to Fulham.
Farke is not one to make drastic changes, but come Friday night under the lights against West Ham, that is what is required. Aidy White says Farke has simply got to hand Jaka Bijol his debut, for Pascal Struijk.
There is also an argument for Lucas Perri to come in against the Hammers. Perri has two clean sheets in his three Premier League games while Darlow has failed to keep a clean sheet in his five appearances.
On the right, Aaronson’s position has come under threat and while Dan James is not fully fit, and Willy Gnonto should be back this week after hernia surgery, the chances are that Aaronson retains his place.