NafisaFormer Leeds United player David Prutton believes Daniel Farke will be “enraged” by something he saw his side do against Nottingham Forest.
Leeds United got off to a flying start as they looked for their first win at the City Ground since 2017, as Lukas Nmecha opened the scoring in the 13th minute.
Nmecha produced a brilliant finish from a tight angle and had Brenden Aaronson to thank for a neat assist, justifying the decision to leave out Willy Gnonto, which drew anger from the Leeds fans.
However, Leeds’ lead lasted just two minutes as Ibrahim Sangare levelled after Lucas Perri failed to deal with a cross.
But former Leeds man Prutton believes Daniel Farke will be enraged by something else that he saw as Forest took the lead.
Daniel Farke will be angry with the Leeds United defence
Speaking on the Sky Sports coverage of the game, former Leeds midfielder Prutton took aim at the way Leeds reacted to Perri’s mistake.
Perri palmed the ball back into the danger area, but the Leeds defence were flat-footed, as Sangare reacted first to put the ball past Joe Rodon on the line.
Prutton said: “Leeds United are not concentrating at all, not dealing with the ball into the box. So many blue shirts. That’s what will enrage Daniel Farke.
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“It’s a strong palm. It’s a palm, though, that really sets up Nottingham Forest to get back on level terms.
“And as good as Leeds were going forward, it’s now Sean Dyche that’s applauding his side for the reaction.”
Leeds United’s defensive woes away from home continue
Although Farke will be relieved that Leeds ended their run of conceding first in five consecutive away games, Sangare’s goal was a bitter blow to his side, so soon after taking the lead.
The goal also continues Leeds’ unwanted run, as they have conceded in every away game so far this season.
Leeds’ first five away results in the 25/26 Premier League season:
- Arsenal 5-0 Leeds
- Fulham 1-0 Leeds
- Wolves 1-3 Leeds
- Burnley 2-0 Leeds
- Brighton 3-0 Leeds
Forest’s goal was the 13th goal that Leeds have conceded in six away games, at an average of more than two goals against per game.
The Whites desperately need to tighten up their leaky defence on the road after Perri’s error handed Forest a route back into the game.
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Mustapha Sheidu