Leeds player ratings v Nottingham Forest as Anton Stach strikes late and Bijol takes man of the match | OneFootball

Leeds United opened their Premier League campaign with a late 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Anton Stach whipping in an 88th-minute free-kick at the near post to seal it. Harry Wilson had earlier finished from Brenden Aaronson’s pass, only for the flag to rule it out for offside.

According to Leedsunited.news, Jaka Bijol earned man of the match with a nine, Stach was given an eight, and James Justin received a four after a testing afternoon against Ola Aina.

Debutant goalkeeper James Trafford, a £40 million signing from Manchester City, was rated seven after a solid display that included an early diving save and one nervy clearance into touch.

In defence, Jayden Bogle was given six and Joe Rodon seven, while Tarik Muharemovic, also a six, was nearly punished by Chris Wood before the striker dragged wide, then forced Matz Sels into a fine stop on 70 minutes.

Captain Ethan Ampadu took a seven for a tidy midfield showing. Aaronson received five and was replaced by Sean Longstaff on 82 minutes, with Wilson, rated six, making way for Noah Okafor on 66 minutes. Dominic Calvert-Lewin was marked five after a quiet outing and a booking.

Source: Leedsunited.news

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