Leeds United were humiliated by Michael Carrick’s Middlesbrough at Elland Road on Wednesday night as Daniel Farke’s side lost 3-0, and Jermaine Beckford gave his verdict after the game.
After a 3-3 draw against Portsmouth, Farke made eight changes to his side and handed starts to the likes of Karl Darlow, Max Wober, Joe Rothwell, Brenden Aaronson and Patrick Bamford but it was a poor result.
Anfernee Dijksteel, Delano Burgzorg and Josh Coburn scored second-half goals after a pretty ineffective first 45. Leeds were dismal and it saw Luke Ayling’s side cruise to a comfortable Carabao Cup victory.
It sees Leeds concede six goals in their first two games both of which came at Elland Road and now, with a trip to Carlos Corberan’s West Brom up next on Saturday, the pressure is already ramping up on Leeds.
Jermaine Beckford brands Leeds “ridiculous” after 3-0 demolition
Speaking after the defeat to Michael Carrick’s men, Leeds icon Beckford told Sky Sports that he could not understand why there were so many chances conceded in the second 45, unlike a side managed by Farke.
“It was disappointing that Leeds could not do what Middlesbrough did and couldn’t do any damage. Leeds made five changes prior to the third goal but there is no excuse, no marking runners,” he said.
“Frustrated. Based on what Daniel Farke does with his sides, he keeps them well-organised and doesn’t allow too many chances. 17 chances. Ridiculous, based on his previous work, worried? No,” he added.
Leeds fringe players flop as Farke immediately under spotlight
Wober, Aaronson, Bamford, Joe Gelhardt and even Joel Piroe would have been looking forward to the game with the knowledge that the clash was an opportunity to show or remain Farke what they can do.
But no-one caught the eye. Not one player can drive away from Elland Road tonight and think they did a good job. What is worrying, is that Leeds’ best players from last season look all over the place currently.
The likes of Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev have made a poor start to the season on the pitch and things have got to quickly change or Leeds will be making another poor start to the season.
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