Leeds United lost after a late goal from Huddersfield on Sunday.
Leeds United defender Pontus Jansson may have made headlines for his passionate response to the managerial antics on the side-lines on Sunday, but the Leeds United defender also had another fine match on the field.
Unfortunately for the Swede and his teammates, they were left to rue a last-minute winner from the Terriers. But on this evidence Jansson is going to inspire his side to far more victories than defeats in the months ahead.
| Passing Accuracy | Tackles Won | Duels Won | Aerials Won | Effective Headed Clearances | Effective Clearances | Ball Recoveries | Dispossessed | Mins Played | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontus Jansson | 77% | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 90 |
Jansson had a passing accuracy of 77 per cent on Sunday, while he made a very impressive 19 effective clearances and recovered the ball on five occasions.
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With five duels won and three successful aerial battles, the Leeds defender continues to excel at the club, proving that his permanent signing could be one of the canniest moves in living memory.
Leeds may have suffered a minor setback in their pursuit of promotion come May, but they have the players – and the passion – to succeed long-term, and if they get back to the top flight it will be interesting to see Jansson come up against the great and the good of Premier League strikers.
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