Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings vs Sunderland as Muharemovic earns impressive 8/10 | OneFootball

Leeds United recorded their first pre-season victory, beating Sunderland 1-0 as Lukas Nmecha netted and Tarik Muharemovic impressed.

Nmecha put the Whites ahead on 25 minutes, seizing on goalkeeper Melker Ellborg's poor positioning to steer in from 40 yards. Brian Brobbey scuffed the Black Cats' best first-half opening from a Reinildo cross. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Muharemovic's display stood out in the ratings.

Leeds made six changes at the break, Sunderland refreshed most of their side around the hour. Daniel James and Anton Stach fashioned half-chances as the game broke up. The Whites held firm to protect a clean sheet.

Alex Cairns 6, alert without serious tests, one comfortable late save and patchy long distribution. Joe Rodon 7, dominant aerially and keen to support attacks, taking a heavy knock from Brobbey. Sebastiaan Bornauw 7, uneasy in early possession yet sound defensively.

Tarik Muharemovic 8, sharp and assured on the ball, read danger smartly and looked in control. Jayden Bogle 7, pushed on well and supplied decent deliveries, always available. Sean Longstaff 6, industrious but less impactful than against Wrexham and unhappy with the referee.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk