Yeah, I think most of us on here have accepted his level, and he’s just not an EPL starter. But he can certainly contribute in the Prem off the bench, especially when trying to close out a match. No shame in that.
Since that is his role for the USMNT, I don’t think it’s necessarily a bad thing. He certainly improved Leeds when he came on yesterday.
It seems like Leeds spent a lot this summer but it pales | Club | Gross Transfer Outlay (£m) | |---|---| | Liverpool | 392.6 | | Chelsea | 284.1 | | Arsenal | 254.1 | | Newcastle United | 241.4 | | Manchester United | 217.1 | | Nottingham Forest | 205.1 | | Manchester City | 179.1 | | Tottenham Hotspur | 183.9 | | Sunderland | 162.7 | | West Ham | 124.5 | | Bournemouth | 119.6 | | Burnley | 116.8 | | Everton | 112.6 | | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 107.8 | | Leeds United | 98.4 | | Brentford | 85.5 | | Brighton & Hove Albion | 70.1 | | Crystal Palace | 47.9 | | Fulham | 38.5 | | Aston Villa | 35.1 | Source: Swiss Ramble
That's quite the statement about where the Premier League is these days. 100 million puts you in 15th place.
I thought Brenden did very well. Interesting that he got the start ahead of the usual Daniel James, but I suppose this has more to do with James coming off the international window.
If James being out gives Brenden a run of games, he'll have the opportunity to be a significant difference maker: Leeds have scored just one goal so far and that one was a penalty. Excluding that penalty, Leeds have taken a total of 43 shots this season. Their XG is 3. They need to create and/or take real chances and the AMs are key to that. Aaronson has to prove he can be that guy at this level
same story again and again - these promoted teams dont seem to do a very good job at filling out their squads and adressing their deficiencies - and end back in lower divisions
Leeds had a net spend of €106 million this summer and bought a new GK, LB, RB, DM, CM, LW, and 2 CB, while also bringing in two new strikers on free transfers. The GK is hurt, and 5 of those players started their last match. In a FFP world, there isn’t a whole lot else they can do. The reality is that the gap between the Premier League and Championship is enormous and it’s very difficult to bridge that gap.
yeah whatver.....spend all that money and cant score a lick.....it was the same story when jesse marsch was there and thought whats his face could still be their striker i guarantee you it is possible to spend 106 million euor and put together a good team (including the remaining players as well)...a guy like pulisic was bought for 20m, reyna just went for like 4m or whatever...theres a lot of talent out there that can be had
They’ve only gone and played two Champions League teams, an Everton currently sitting 6th, and Fulham away. Cakewalk, should’ve scored 20 by now.
its funny to me how aaronson was key in geting them promoted, but deemed largely surplus to their epl campaign - "not good enough"....allowed to scrap as a bench option - but then gets the highest rating in the match.....epl throws money around ridiculously and often waaay overspends.....its just a general observation i had when pulsiic was at chelsea, for example.....mount was worth way more than CP, mudryk was bought for way more than CP etc epl overinflates player values and doesnt know how to spend money well
I mean... it's kind of math. If none of the 3 teams that promote get demoted the next season, that means 3 other EPL clubs - who had the benefit of at least 1 season in the EPL, did... So, regardless of how, somebody (x3) is screwing the pooch (not the Poch - no USMNT talk round here!) - every season. Money makes a big difference, but so does perception of ability to stay up, location, "ancillary" opportunities, etc. in attracting players. and, of course, you got to have good pickers and keep them what you pick healthy.
You should apply for a role as director of football as you clearly know more than most of the current ones.
Most of the money spent was to bolster up the midfield and defense. They weren’t as aggressive with forward options. The formula right now is take what they can get. Score on set pieces and win on the counter. Aaronson provides descent options in that style of play. Gnoto and James started as the mid season darlings because memories run short. Maybe our memories run short. Because Leeds were kind of in the same scenario last year as well before Aaronson moved full time to ten. Because Leeds doesn’t need a possession 10. They need a transition 10.
A friend in need … “No criticism or disrespect of my players, [but ] the players we have — Gnonto, James, Harrison, Aaronson — they were all with us two and a half years ago when we were relegated and they were all called hopeless and not good enough for the Premier League. They were outstanding on Championship level but they still have a point to prove that all those labels were not right. We shouldn’t expect any miracles.” Farke post-match
But wait ... "This is the approach Leeds are going to use throughout the season. Hard-working, tough to beat, battling for points. It might be the reason that Farke made the surprise decision to start Aaronson on the right But actually, Aaronson played well. The American’s reputation is that he is too weak for English football and struggles when put under pressure, but actually, Aaronson proved the exact opposite on Saturday. Even though he was subbed off at 77 minutes, no other player matched his five tackles on Saturday. Only two players won more duels than Aaronson (8), and only one made more defensive contributions." Brenden Aaronson’s stats for Leeds in defeat to Fulham: 77 minutes played, 7.0 FotMob rating (Leeds’ second best behind Karl Darlow’s 7.7) 0.13 XG (fifth-best on pitch), one shot on target, 1/3 successful dribbles 44 touches, 14/17 passes completed (82%) 12 defensive contributions (Leeds’ joint-best with Ethan Ampadu, only Joachim Andersen had more) Eight duels won (only Anton Stach and Ryan Sessegnon had more) Five tackles (best on pitch) https://www.leedsunited.news/news/t...han-anybody-at-fulham-despite-his-reputation/
Which is why I think clubs like Wrexham are in for a jolt soon, but still a great story. But it really is getting out of hand, even some pundits in the UK think the league could be in trouble down the road if the wage bill gap keeps increasing, and billionaires and naton-states keep buying clubs. Rest assured, they will try that super league crap again soon, even tho the fans will revolt, especially when they further seperate themselves from the EFL. Anyway.... I am glad to see that Brendo is proving of some value. Although, I am still confused about that Farke quote above? "They were outstanding on Championship level but they still have a point to prove that all those labels were not right. We shouldn’t expect any miracles.” Seems like a back handed compliment? I am probably misreading out of context.
They've been jolted already. The step up from League One to the Championship is almost as big as the step up from the Championship to the Premier League.
I've noted this before but he draws a ton of fouls and works really hard - and is an annoying pain. He does not create enough if you want to play pretty in the EPL (unless you've got some very good players around him.) But if you're hoping to stay up by not losing more than the worst 3 other teams, he's pretty useful.