Leeds United ratings v Brentford as Tarik Muharemovic impresses, many underwhelm | OneFootball

Leeds United preserved their unbeaten start with a 1-1 draw at Elland Road, Dominic Calvert-Lewin levelling after a far stronger second half. Brentford had been on top before the break but could not add a second.

According to Leeds Live, the visitors dominated the opening period. James Trafford saved three efforts in the first 15 minutes. Joe Rodon went off on 33 minutes with a left hamstring issue, Nico Elvedi replacing him. Kevin Schade struck on 40 minutes.

Daniel Farke switched to a back four at half-time, with Ao Tanaka and Harry Wilson shaping a 4-2-3-1 that steadied Leeds. The game evened up and Daniel James came on after 68 minutes, shooting off target when forced wide soon after.

Lukas Nmecha also arrived on 68 minutes and soon won a free-kick on the left. His deft touch and turn created the cross for Calvert-Lewin to tap in on 79 minutes, his first of the season.

Tarik Muharemovic topped the marks with 8 for brave, tidy defending. Trafford earned 7, including a smart stop from Igor Thiago, with Elvedi, James and Nmecha also 7. Calvert-Lewin, Stach and Wilson were 6, while Aaronson and Bijol received 3 after ineffective halves.

Farke was given 7 for the switch to 4-2-3-1 and the bold introductions that tilted momentum.

Source: Leeds Live

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