Key stat shows Regis Le Bris could easily play into Leeds United’s hands by starting Sunderland man with no ‘rhythm’
Starting one Sunderland man would hand the advantage to Leeds United as one key stats emerges.
The Black Cats will face off against Leeds United this evening at Elland Road,
where Sunderland will hope to close the gap on the automatic promotion spots.
It will be a tricky task for Regis Le Bris’ Sunderland side going to a ground that has seen
Leeds United succumb to defeat on just one occasion in the 2024/25 Championship season.
As an attacking force, there is much to be admired about Daniel Farke’s Leeds side,
who have notched 66 goals (17 more than Sunderland) this season, with their wide players often being the source of such havoc.
One statistic shows just how crucial Leeds United’s wide areas are,
and it is something that Le Bris must be wary of going into the upcoming clash.
Sunderland must be wary of Leeds United wide threat as eye-opening stat appears
Looking across the Championship, no side poses a greater threat than Leeds United, particularly at Elland Road,
which they have turned into a fortress this season.
As a result, Sunderland must be wary of the Leeds United danger men
, who are deployed in the wide areas of Farke’s set-up, with Dan James being a notable threat.
Leeds United’s strength in creating opportunities from wide areas is shown by the fact that,
per Sofa Score, the Whites’ top five chance creators are James, Manor Solomon,
Wilfried Gnonto, Junior Firpo, and Jayden Bogle, all of which either play on the wing or at full-back.
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