Jayden Bogle excellent, Manor Solomon flops - Leeds United ratings vs Burnley
01/27/2025 05:16 PM
Leeds United remain top of the Championship following a goalless draw at Turf Moor to Burnley.
A tense stalemate at Turf Moor resulted in little chances for both sides as they share the equals on 27 January.
Despite boasting the league’s best attack, Daniel Farke's side were unable to break through Burnley's resolute defence, the Championship’s strongest.
Here's how Football Insider rated the performances of the Leeds starting lineup and substitutes against Burnley.
Jayden Bogle can keep his head held high for Leeds United
Illan Meslier – 6
Had little to do in terms of shot-stopping and avoided major distribution errors, which will be seen as progress given his recent shaky performances. Speculation surrounding a new goalkeeper remains, but this was a decent outing.
Jayden Bogle – 8 (Player of the Match)
The standout performer for Leeds. Consistently provided attacking width on the right flank and delivered dangerous crosses. His work rate and movement in behind Burnley's defence created Leeds' only real moments of threat.
Joe Rodon – 7
Defended well throughout, staying composed when called upon. Handled Burnley's forward line with calmness and efficiency.
Ethan Ampadu – 7
Solid defensively, winning three aerial duels and making two clearances. However, he couldn't influence the game much beyond his defensive duties.
Sam Byram – 6
Made some smart defensive contributions against Burnley's tricky attackers and supported well with overlapping runs, though he lacked decisive moments in the final third.
Leeds' midfield couldn't impact the game
Ao Tanaka – 7
Showed excellent awareness, and always looking to link up with Bogle on the right. A steady presence in midfield and battled for every ball.
Ilia Gruev – 6 (Subbed off '92)
Didn't take many risks but kept things ticking in midfield. Replaced Joe Rothwell in the lineup but was subbed off due to injury late on.
Brenden Aaronson – 5
Struggled to make an impact as Burnley largely marked him out of the game. Created no big chances and couldn't provide the usual dribbling spark.
Leeds' attack were marked out of the game
Dan James – 7
Leeds' most effective attacker. His pace and movement down the right caused Burnley problems, and he had the only meaningful attempt on goal in the second half, forcing a save from Burnley hero from last week James Trafford.
Manor Solomon – 5 (Subbed off '70)
Picked up an unnecessary yellow card in the first half and failed to impose himself on the left side. Couldn't match the threat Leeds created on the right.
Joel Piroe – 4 (Subbed off '70)
A frustrating evening for the striker, as Burnley's defensive shape marked him completely. Failed to register a shot on target and couldn't influence the game.
Substitutes:
Largie Ramazani – 5 (on '70)
Showed effort trying to stretch Burnley's defence, but the service into him wasn't good enough.
Mateo Joseph – 5 (on '70)
Barely got involved after coming on, as Burnley's compactness stifled Leeds' attack.
Joshua Guilavogui – N/A (on '92)
He didn’t have much to do with the very minimal time he had on the pitch.
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