Adams was Leeds’ shining light vs Palace

Leeds United‘s winless run prolonged to a fifth sport after they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace within the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

Makeshift left-back Pascal Struijk netted a tenth-minute opener for the guests after he fired residence a rebounded strike from Brenden Aaronson however it all went downhill from there.

Simply 14 minutes later, Odsonne Edouard rose highest to satisfy Michael Olise’s free-kick earlier than Eberechi wrapped issues up within the second half with a shocking solo effort.

It means the Yorkshire giants haven’t gained within the English top-flight since August twenty first once they surprised Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Nevertheless, regardless of the entire negatives from the journey to south-east London, there was maybe one shining gentle within the type of Tyler Adams.

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The American midfielder continued his fantastic type in Leeds’ engine room as he was graded as SofaScore‘s highest-rated participant outdoors of the three goalscorers.

LeedsLive reporter Beren Cross was equally impressed by the 23-year-old, writing in his post-match column: ‘One other wonderful efficiency within the centre from the combative American. Tackles, key passes and a few forward-thinking carries from deep too.’

Certainly, this was definitely the case as Adams registered the joint-most tackles of any participant on the pitch with five, while he additionally put in a single clearance and one interception to assist out his facet defensively however he additionally obtained ahead on this form of box-to-box position that he’s made his personal in west Yorkshire.

The midfielder, who price the membership round £20m from RB Leipzig, made 39 correct passes, of which two have been key probabilities created. That was greater than a few of Marsch’s traditional artistic choices in Brenden Aaronson and Jack Harrison, who mixed for only one between them.

Additionally main the facet for touches (69), highlighting his affect within the possession sport, Adams even gained 9 duels and gained two free-kicks throughout the 90 minutes he was on the pitch, through SofaScore.

It’s no marvel the American has been lauded as an “engine” by Statman Dave and a “monster” by journalist Tomi Oladipo as with out him, Marsch could properly have witnessed an much more dominant scoreline from the Eagles.

Adams was the Whites’ one shining gentle from the defeat at Selhurst Park, as clear by the proof above.

AND in different information, Phil Hay: Leeds chief “out for a month” earlier than Palace, it’s one other fear for Marsch…