Not for the first time this season, Leeds United had a win in their grasp only for Illan Meslier to make two catastrophic errors and Daniel Farke’s men end up dropping points again.
Twice Leeds led, through Brenden Aaronson and then Willy Gnonto. But Meslier made two big mistakes and Leeds have to be content with a draw. Swansea boss Alan Sheehan said he felt his side deserved it.
But had Meslier performed to a decent-enough standard and as Roy Keane would put it, done his job, Leeds would remain top of the Championship with a 2-0 win. Dropping a corner at Harry Darling’s feet.
Allowing a shot from a tight angle to somehow go past him, from Zan Vipotnik. Aidy White has called on Daniel Farke to drop Meslier while Paul Merson has leapt to the defence of the Frenchman, post-match.
Dan James provides moment of joy after Leeds United despair
The Welshman looked jaded after his fortnight away with the National Team even if he did come close to scoring on a couple of occasions, cutting inside from the right flank and looking to score with his left foot.
But Leeds fans ended up leaving Elland Road despondent, after booing their team at full-time. However, the Yorkshire Evening Post say James still managed to make one Leeds fan happy, in the car park.
Indeed, James stopped to talk and chat with a young Leeds supporter in the car park after the 2-2 draw, putting side the obvious frustration to make his day. Not just that, but he also signed the fan’s autograph.
Daniel Farke has got to freshen things up as Leeds take on Luton
There are a number of changes that Farke can make to his side when Leeds go to Luton. Ethan Ampadu might have been rusty but those minutes will do him good and away from home, he has got to start.
Junior Firpo has to come in at left-back to provide Leeds with another attacking source while Ao Tanaka should be re-instated. Willy Gnonto’s involvement in the last two games cannot go ignored again.
Farke said Gnonto was close to a start against Swansea but for his ankle knock with Italy’s U21 side. He has to start, but perhaps over a winger instead of Brenden Aaronson who impressed against Swansea.
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