Ethan Ampadu has achieved a remarkable feat at Leeds United
Leeds United moved into second place in the Championship standings after beating Hull City 3-1 at Elland Road on Monday night.
The Whites remain the only team in the League yet to lose a game at Elland Road this season. They have reached their peak of news since the beginning of the year and are one of the favorites to secure automatic promotion to the first division.
This season there have been great individual performances. Crysencio Summerville has been excellent for Leeds, bagging 17 goals and eight assists in the league so far. The same can be said for Georginio Rutter, Willy Gnonto, Dan James and Ilan Meslier, they have all contributed hugely to getting Leeds to this position.
However, a major factor that has propelled Leeds to new heights is the partnership of Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon. Rodón, who arrived on loan from TottenhamHe has been outstanding, but Ampadu deserves a special mention.
The 23-year-old is the heart of Farke's team and has taken up the armband when Liam Cooper is unavailable. He has demonstrated great leadership skills and has led by example.
According to Opta man Jonny CooperAmpadu “has not finished on the losing side in any of his first 22 appearances for Leeds United at Elland Road”, and only “Johnny Giles has had a longer unbeaten start at Elland Road (first 40 games, 1963-1965)” , meaning that the Welshman has done something notable that others couldn't do in 60 years.
Ethan Ampadu has not finished on the losing side in any of his first 22 appearances for Leeds United at Elland Road. In the club's entire history, only Johnny Giles has had a longer unbeaten start at Elland Road (first 40 games, 1963-1965). #lufc pic.twitter.com/YbFsBmXthT
—Jonny Cooper (@JRCooper26) April 2, 2024
At the start of the season the partnership of Pascal Struijk and Rodon flourished, with Ampadu playing in midfield. However, after Struijk was injured, Ampadu was used in central defense and his partnership with Rodon has made Leeds an immovable force in the league.
Since the start of the year, Leeds have recorded 13 wins and two draws in their last 15 Championship matches, with the defensive partnership of Amadu and Roden being one of the main reasons behind their phenomenal form.
Earlier this month, Sky Sports pundit Clinton Morrison hailed it as “exceptional”.and Ampadu has justified why he deserves high praise.
