Leeds United could face a 1-1 draw with Preston in the Championship, dropping two points despite a late equalizer.
They conceded a sloppy goal to go 1-0 down, Pascal Struijk being knocked down the channel with ease and Illan Meslier appearing to convert the ball Blocked into the corner of his own goal.
Matteo Joseph set up a late own goal from Jack Watmore, but the result now leaves the Whites three points behind Sheffield United in the table.
However, during the game it was revealed that West Yorkshire were interested in a player from the opposing squad.
Leeds United interested in Preston star
Sky Sports commentator Gary Weaver Speaking in the first half about Leeds’ search for a number ten to bolster their squad ahead of the January transfer window, mentioning their interest in Gus Hammer, Emi Buendia and James McCarty interest.
The Whites have been linked with all three over the summer, including one £13m bid rejected But a new attacking midfielder has been added to the mix for Sheffield United star Hammer.
Weaver claimed Leeds United had “considered” Preston star Mads Frokjar-Janssen in the past in a bid to find a new playmaker.
There was no further mention of whether they were still interested in him, or how much hope North End had in allowing one of their key players to leave Deepdale next month.
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However, Daniel Falke should push for a move to the Danish wizards in January, as the German manager could unearth his own version of Pablo Hernandez.
Why Frokjar Janssen could be Farke’s Hernandez
Firstly, Frokjar-Jensen is similar to the former Leeds United star in that he is a right-footed playmaker who can operate centrally or on the right wing.
Hernandez Played 66 times The Whites were on the right wing, moving inside into the center to influence the game, and on Saturday Preston Wizards started on the right wing – creating chances A “big opportunity” For his team.
Preston has Average ball possession rate per game 47.1% In the Championship this season, that means the Dane is in a side that doesn’t create enough chances for him at the top end of the pitch. Whereas, Leeds Average ball possession rate 62.1% And can provide him with more opportunities to show his qualities.
Mads Flockjar-Janssen (Champion) | 23/24 | 24/25 |
|---|---|---|
start | 29 | 13 |
Target | 3 | 2 |
created huge opportunities | 4 | 3 |
shah | 3.82 | 1.68 |
Assist | 8 | 0 |
As you can see in the chart above, Frokjaer-Jensen has the creative potential to improve his output on a team that has more possession of the ball.
The 25-year-old star, produced 8 goals and 3 assists Making 28 league appearances for Odense in the 2022/23 season, he can operate as a right-footed playmaker on the right wing or as a No. 10 like Hernandez.
Leeds United created by former Spanish magician Scored 41 goals in 175 games club games, suggesting it will take a lot for Prestonians to emulate his success, but his creativity in a low-possession Preston side suggests Falke can get through in January Singing for Hernandez taps into his own Hernandez.
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