Leeds United pre-season ratings, three nines and one two | OneFootball

Leeds United ended pre-season positively, scoring 14 goals in six friendlies against three Champions League teams and one Europa League side. Daniel Farke’s squad now head into the campaign with confidence.

According to Leeds Live, ratings reflect fitness and availability across the summer. Players who featured for under 15 minutes were not scored. Charlie Crew joined Walsall on loan, Largie Ramazani did not tour, and Lucas Perri plus Sebastiaan Bornauw were graded despite imminent exits.

Top marks went to Tarik Muharemovic, Joe Rodon and Sean Longstaff, all rated nine. Muharemovic showed maturity and flair, Rodon supplied two assists for Dominic Calvert-Lewin and defended well, while Longstaff added two goals and persistent ball-winning.

James Trafford earned eight, his passing and anticipation impressing despite a shortened pre-season and a goal conceded against Manchester United. Bornauw, also eight, looked composed after injury and has a Hamburg move looming.

Ethan Ampadu’s long throws created three goals, and Brenden Aaronson produced two goals and two assists. Dominic Calvert-Lewin struck three and set up one after missing the first two games, while Lukas Nmecha also scored three despite limited link play.

Setbacks shaped the lowest marks. Lucas Perri, two, suffered a quad injury after the opener, Joel Piroe, three, lacked minutes and missed a penalty, and Gabriel Gudmundsson, three, has a hamstring issue and will miss the opener. Noah Okafor will not be ready for Forest away.

Source: Leeds Live

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