Leeds United suffered defeat once again yesterday afternoon, with Daniel Farke’s side now winning just one of their last eight games across all competitions.
Burnley were the latest side to prevent the Whites from claiming all three points, with goals from Lesley Ugochukwu and Loum Tchaaouna on the scoresheet for Scott Parker’s side.
As for Farke’s men, it was an outing to forget at Turf Moor, with the Clarets now sitting just a single point behind them in the current Premier League standings.
Given the recent lack of form, questions could start to be asked about the current situation, with a solution desperately needed to be found to bolster their chances of survival.
However, some of the questions will need to be directed at the board, with numerous players currently not at the level of a side that could stay in England’s top-flight.
The disappointing showing of Aaronson against Burnley
At times in the Championship, midfielder Brenden Aaronson was often called into question for his lack of impact, as he often went missing in key moments of matches.
The 24-year-old ended last season with nine goals and two assists, but many expected him to be replaced in the starting eleven upon promotion back to the Premier League.
However, he’s featured in all eight outings to date, even starting the defeat in Lancashire yesterday, but was unable to have any positive impact on proceedings.
Aaronson featured for 66 minutes before being withdrawn, subsequently missing a big chance in the first half that would’ve put Farke’s men in the lead.
He also only won 50% of the duels he entered, registering just 40 touches of the ball – subsequently being unable to provide the creative spark the side needed.
However, despite his display, he wasn’t alone in failing to deliver, with one other player unable to take full advantage of the opportunity handed his way against the Clarets.
The Leeds star who’s on borrowed time after Burnley
After losing to one of their promotion rivals, it was always going to be a disappointing day for Leeds and the fanbase, but some of the showings were nothing short of unacceptable.
Losing is one thing, but many of the players struggled to match expectations, which led to numerous below-par outings – something which evidently contributed to the defeat.
Aaronson was just one of a handful of players who failed to deliver, with such a performance likely putting his starting role at risk in the next couple of weeks.
However, he shouldn’t be alone in that aspect, with fellow attacker Jack Harrison once again failing to deliver after being brought back into the fold in 2025/26.
The Englishman was a key figure in the Whites’ squad during previous years in the Premier League, but it’s evident that he’s no longer the player he once was.
Farke handed him his first league start of the season during yesterday’s defeat, but it’s a decision that backfired given his lack of impact against the Clarets.
Harrison was replaced at the same time as Aaronson, but his showing was arguably worse, as seen by the stats produced during his time on the pitch.
Minutes played
66
Touches
40
Big chances missed
1
Crosses completed
0
Dribbles completed
0
Possession lost
14x
Passes into final third
1
Shots on target
0
He attempted seven crosses during his performance, but failed to complete any of them, with a similar story being told in terms of his attempted dribbles.
The 28-year-old also missed a big chance in front of goal and only made one pass into the final third, which highlights his lack of creativity at present.
However, the stat that best showcases his dismal outing was his tally of possession lost, subsequently giving the ball away on 14 separate occasions yesterday.
It was yet another afternoon to forget for Harrison and Leeds, with boss Farke desperately needing to find a solution to their recent slump in the Premier League.
Such a division is one of the most unforgiving in the world, but the manager desperately needs to get on top of their form and drop the aforementioned duo if the club are to head in the right direction.
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