Player ratings

Leeds United player ratings v Southend United

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Another 1-1 draw in a very average game at Roots Hall…

Bailey Peacock-Farrell – 7 – Didn’t have too much to deal with but a decent enough performance from BPF.

Into the defence…

Luke Ayling – – 9 – This previous tweet of mine says everything you need to know, Ayling was brilliant again.

Gaetano Berardi – 6 – Didn’t particularly do anything wrong it’s just clear to see he’s not a centre-back, especially when playing a back 4. Leeds severely lack height in the team and that was shown when Southend scored from a corner.

Liam Cooper –7 – Won more headers than anybody else, probably because he’s the only player we’ve got above 6 foot.

Laurens De Bock – 7 – De Bock was the only player to make the step up to the apparent first team squad,

Into the midfield…

Kalvin Phillips – 8 – Another strong showing from Kalvin in his new defensive role, he broke up play nicely and made some nice passes. Should have done better with his header though.

Adam Forshaw – 9 – Probably our best player along with Ayling, he kept things ticking in midfield and set up Ayling nicely for his goal.

Samu Saiz – 4 – Samu seemed like a bit of a passenger to me, with Hernandez missing he didn’t have anyone to lead the way.

Into the attack…

Stuart Dallas – 6 – Dallas always puts 100% effort in and he was by no means bad today, I just think we need better than him if we’re to challenge in this league.

Gjanni Alioski – 6 –Alioski definitely played better than he did against Forest Green, but his final ball is still lacking and I can’t see that changing.

Kemar Roofe – 6 – A bit of a lacklustre performance from Roofe, but he didn’t have the best service today.

Tyler Roberts made his Leeds debut but other than showing off his pace, he didn’t really do anything of note.

The lack of height is the most concerning thing, even with Jansson back we’re a small team. Obviously other than that, are we ever going to make a permanent signing this summer? Will we see Baker and Blackman in the first team? What’s happened to Vieira? Find out next week at the Leeds United circus.

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