Aaronson hails Leeds United’s ‘incredible’ long-throw weapon after Liverpool win | OneFootball

Brenden Aaronson insists Leeds United’s long throws will be an even bigger weapon next season, crediting Ethan Ampadu’s increased range and power after a pre-season win over Liverpool underlined the threat.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Leeds regularly flooded penalty areas last season, treating throw-ins like corners, most notably in December when Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored two near-identical first-half goals in a 4-1 win over Crystal Palace.

The routine surfaced again in Chicago on Sunday, with Ampadu hurling into the box and Calvert-Lewin twice profiting, finishing at the back post after flicks from Joe Rodon and then Sebastiaan Bornauw as Leeds came from behind to beat Liverpool 4-2. Aaronson had earlier halved Liverpool’s two-goal lead early in the second half.

“Ethan came back and started throwing it about 20 yards further and 20 yards harder, I don’t know, it’s incredible,” Aaronson said. “He’s got an unbelievable throw.”

He hailed Calvert-Lewin’s poaching and the team-mates who provide the crucial flick-ons, stressing the work going into set-plays. “Look at Arsenal last year. I don’t think they scored every goal to win the league off that but a lot were set-pieces so it’s something to get better at.”

Scoring on home soil added significance for the American, who also praised the backing stateside and the chance to connect with a growing Leeds following during a three-game tour that brought two wins, including against Sunderland.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

“Artificial intelligence was used to assist in creating this article based on reporting from the original source quoted.”