Leeds: Aaronson hits stride for World Cup

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 more likely to have been happy to see Crysencio Summerville and Rodrigo proceed their beautiful goalscoring type, with the pair having netted in every of their previous four Premier League video games.

That devastating duo weren’t the one stars from the ahead line, nonetheless, with summer time 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 Street to this point.

The previous Purple Bull Salzburg starlet – who arrived in Yorkshire on a £24.7m deal within the current window – had gone into the sport having solely lately earned an inclusion in USA’s squad for the upcoming World Cup, with followers of his nation more likely to have been happy to see him log out for his membership with a powerful 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 purpose involvement of the season up to now – whereas additionally producing a “superb” by means of ball, within the phrases of journalist Beren Cross, to arrange the Dutchman once more, just for the winger to see his effort saved by Hugo Lloris.

Having not recorded a purpose or an help because the draw with Everton again in August, such an impression was little doubt important for the participant’s confidence, with that once more set to be a optimistic as he seems to be to showcase his high quality on the World 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 profitable two fouls.

Whereas Aaronson did lose possession 11 instances towards Antonio Conte’s facet, that’s maybe to be anticipated of a participant in such a inventive berth, with it seemingly a optimistic to see the American gem attempting to take dangers towards such elite opposition.

The one-time Philadelphia Union man will little doubt be absolutely conscious that he might want to bolster his attacking contributions shifting ahead when membership motion resumes on the finish of December, though within the brief time period the thrilling expertise can head to Qatar on a private excessive, regardless of the collective disappointment of defeat.