Leeds United are going to have to spend the international break having a tactical rethink after being forced to replace their midfield bodyguards with “ballers”.

Daniel Farke was not overly critical of his sides performance against the Wearsiders, despite a late howler from Illan Meslier, which saw his side drop two points on the road. A win would have taken the Whites to within a point of the Championship summit, but have made a bright start to the campaign nonetheless.

Charlie Crew could be required to step up for Daniel Farke and Leeds United following Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev injury blows.