Leeds United might have been on the top of a 5-2 thrashing, however United States worldwide Brenden Aaronson nonetheless managed to make his mark in opposition to Brentford on Saturday afternoon.
In a vigorous efficiency, the Philadelphia Union youth product created two possibilities, accomplished 92% of his passes, and was profitable with two out of 4 dribbles. Aaronson was sometimes sturdy with out the ball, too, making two tackles, and 5 recoveries.
Unfortunately, a defensive collapse noticed Leeds buried in London. However, Brentford boss Thomas Frank was nonetheless stuffed with praise for Jesse Marsch’s aspect, even individually selecting out Aaronson.
“I think they’re really good,” mentioned Frank.”With a narrow front four combining and tricky players, good players. Aaronson – what a player, what a player, that’s a top buy for Leeds. So I think we defended that a little bit bad, but also credit to Leeds.”
Frank isn’t the only one that’s been impressed by Aaronson’s Premier League exploits recently.
Following their resounding 3-0 win over Chelsea a couple of weeks back, former Leeds defender Matthew Kilgallon was left wondering if the USMNT star has any flaws in his game at all.
“Really impressed with him, everything, I don’t think he’s got a weakness,” he said. “He works hard, he defends well, he gets back in position early, does everything right. He looks like a good lad out there, he wants to do as well as he can. And he’s come into the Premier League and absolutely just taken to it so easily. Gives everything, he runs around and gives it everything. But I think we need him on there for 90. I think he’s that good.”
Aaronson opened the scoring for Leeds in that victory in opposition to Chelsea and performed a starring position on either side of the ball all through. Alongside Kilgallon, former Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and Manchester City midfielder Owen Hargreaves was stirred by the 21-year-old American.
“I really like him, he’s a fantastic young player and his work ethic is fantastic, too,” said Hargreaves. “High energy, high intensity. That’s what you want to do [to Chelsea], put them under pressure. Mendy was probably surprised by the speed of Aaronson.”
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