Leeds’ Brighton draw keeps unbeaten run as Ao Tanaka shines and pecking order shifts | OneFootball

Leeds United’s 1-1 draw at Brighton kept their unbeaten start intact, with Ao Tanaka outstanding as four winners and four losers emerged.

Two wins away at Nottingham Forest have been followed by 1-1 draws with Brentford and at The Amex, ending an eight-match losing streak there. According to Leedsunited.news, Leeds will feel they should probably have won.

Tanaka was a surprise pick with Ethan Ampadu and Anton Stach. He registered an assist, struck the bar and saw a goal ruled offside, while winning all four duels. He looks a first-choice option now.

Gabi Gudmundsson returned from injury and completed the full 90 minutes. Farke had said he was injured before the World Cup. The outing underlined his importance and restored his place.

Nico Elvedi started, with James Justin on the right, and looked assured after his £6.8m move. Jayden Bogle produced his best display so far and capped it with a goal, strengthening his claim at right wing-back.

Jaka Bijol stayed on the bench as Elvedi was preferred in the centre of the back three. Dan James was unused, with Noah Okafor starting and Brenden Aaronson plus Harry Wilson introduced, while Jean-Matteo Bahoya’s arrival deepens competition.

Melvin Bard, on a loan-to-buy, needs minutes to earn a permanent switch, but Gudmundsson’s fitness blocks his route. Wilson, viewed as a marquee signing alongside Trafford, began on the bench again and, with Farke packing midfield for tests like this, needs form and a break.

Source: Leedsunited.news

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