‘Hat trick of errors’ – Leeds man labelled ‘The Worst’ by two newspapers after poor weekend performance
Rasmus Kristensen, on loan from Leeds United, looked to have turned the corner after a challenging start to the season, especially after his heroics for AS Roma against Sassuolo.
Under José Mourinho, the Denmark international had established himself as the starting right-side defensive player, and there was talk that he had undergone a transformation.
But all of this came crumbling down on Sunday night as AC Milan defeated Roma 3-1, and the Leeds player was named “The Worst” for his team by both Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport.
Giving him a 4.5 out of 10, the former states that when the new Danish King was called in on Sunday night, “no, it’s not him,” referring to Kristensen.
He was overpowered for Milan’s second goal, defeated by Yacine Adli, and failed to stop Giroud for their third, meaning that the Leeds loanee was involved in all three of his team’s goals that they conceded.
This is also mentioned by Corriere dello Sport, who claim that Yacine Adli “had a hand” in the third goal, “left Giroud alone” for the second, and “jumped him as if he were a dummy.”
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Leeds United transfer news as star’s update drops in January
Simon Jones claims that West Ham United has to make a financial deposit in order to for Ben Johnson, a target for Leeds United, to depart the team this month.
The Daily Mail journalist disclosed in his Transfer Confidential (15 January) that the Englishman has not yet accepted terms on a new contract at the London Stadium and the Hammers ideally need to produce payments to boost their quest for attacking reinforcements.
Having lost Djed Spence and Luke Ayling to other teams, the Whites are in a frantic search for a full-back this summer, albeit they haven’t made any formal approaches yet.
Need sales
Farke has been searching for a player with Johnson’s particular kind of profile during the January transfer window. The West Ham player, who can cover either wing, gives Leeds United the fresh options they need at fullback.
Archie Grey, who is demonstrating his exceptional adaptability and tactical acumen at this very moment, has emerged as a wonderful temporary option.
But using a midfielder there isn’t sustainable, and even though Sam Byram has put up some impressive performances, he can’t be counted on to participate regularly having already suffered multiple injuries since joining from Norwich in the summer.
To be honest, with his limited playing time in East London, the Englishman also seems like a good fit at right back and would probably be open to joining.
Johnson is the guy Farke should be focusing on this month because to his excellent strength, quick recovery, 1v1 defensive awareness, and placement; however, in order to make that happen, the Whites will need to sell some marginal players in order to raise money.
This month cannot expire without at least a temporary loan repair.