Leeds United snatched defeat from the jaws of victory this afternoon, as a late Rodrigo Bentancur brace noticed Tottenham Hotspur run out 4-3 winners over Jesse Marsch’s facet in what was a pulsating encounter in north London.
For all of the negativity that can encompass that irritating collapse, there have been little doubt nonetheless notable positives to take from the sport as a complete, with the Whites boss prone to have been happy to see Crysencio Summerville and Rodrigo proceed their gorgeous goalscoring type, with the pair having netted in every of their previous 4 Premier League video games.
That devastating duo weren’t the one stars from the ahead line, nevertheless, with summer season signing Brenden Aaronson showcasing his high quality as soon as once more in his playmaking function, having made a vivid begin to life at Elland Road to date.
The former Red Bull Salzburg starlet – who arrived in Yorkshire on a £24.7m deal within the current window – had gone into the sport having solely just lately earned an inclusion in USA’s squad for the upcoming World Cup, with followers of his nation prone to have been happy to see him log off for his membership with a robust exhibiting.
The 22-year-old’s most telling contribution got here early on to tee up the aforementioned Summerville for the away facet’s opener – the teenager’s third aim involvement of the season to date – whereas additionally producing a “superb” via ball, within the phrases of journalist Beren Cross, to arrange the Dutchman once more, solely for the winger to see his effort saved by Hugo Lloris.
Having not recorded a aim or an help because the draw with Everton again in August, such an impression was little doubt very important for the participant’s confidence, with that once more set to be a constructive as he appears to be like to showcase his high quality on the Global stage within the coming weeks.
The 5-foot-10 sensation did additionally catch the attention along with his all-round show after registering two key passes from his 54 touches, whereas additionally recording two tackles and one interception, in addition to successful two fouls.
While Aaronson did lose possession 11 occasions towards Antonio Conte’s facet, that’s maybe to be anticipated of a participant in such a artistic berth, with it seemingly a constructive to see the American gem attempting to take dangers towards such elite opposition.
The one-time Philadelphia Union man will little doubt be totally conscious that he might want to bolster his attacking contributions shifting ahead when membership motion resumes on the finish of December, though within the quick time period the thrilling expertise can head to Qatar on a private excessive, regardless of the collective disappointment of defeat.
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