‘You need evidence’ Dominic Calvert-Lewin hails Brenden Aaronson’s resurgence at Leeds | OneFootball

Dominic Calvert-Lewin says Brenden Aaronson’s resurgence is backed by performances, after the Leeds attacker drew praise then criticism for contrasting halves at Everton.

"He's been excellent," "You can think what you want as a person, as a player, but people form their opinions, and it's not about proving people right or wrong, but what you can do on a football pitch, but you need evidence." He told yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk.

Aaronson’s current reality is far from his Elland Road nadir, when relegation, a clause-triggered loan exit and sparse output estranged him from fans. On returning, he faced boos, fronted up, and goals helped shift the mood, though flaws remained.

This season he has stepped on, marrying work rate with quality on the ball. Calvert-Lewin, no stranger to scrutiny and doubts on arrival, even hoisted him towards the crowd after his opener against Manchester United, while Daniel Farke said the dressing room felt the criticism keenly.

At Hill Dickinson Stadium his first 45 minutes were worthy of a guaranteed start in the next game. The second half was a pale imitation.

The arrival of Facundo Buonanotte, who can play on the right or centrally with guile and running, poses a fresh challenge. If he adds final-third product for Leeds, or simply drives Aaronson to higher levels, the loan will have been worthwhile.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk