Leeds’ skipper Ethan Ampadu came close to preventing Sunderland’s opening goal in their 1-1 draw on Sunday.
Despite leaving the Stadium of Light with a point, Dominic Calvert-Lewin continued his impressive goal-scoring run. However, the game was marred by Joe Rodon’s injury, which is expected to sideline him for the next three matches.
Rodon’s injury played a key role in Sunderland’s goal, as he struggled to defend due to his physical issue.
Ampadu almost thwarted Sunderland’s goal by urging Rodon to go down before the free-kick that ultimately led to the opposition scoring. Yorkshire Evening Post reporter Graham Smyth witnessed Ampadu’s attempts to communicate with the Leeds bench.
As a fearless leader who is willing to put his body on the line for his team, Ampadu’s actions on the field truly exemplify his role as Leeds captain. His dedication to the team has been recognized with a mural in the city center.
Ampadu’s leadership qualities shone through once again in the match against Sunderland, showcasing why he is the perfect captain for Leeds. If only Rodon and the staff had heeded Ampadu’s advice, Leeds may have clinched a victory in a game where they truly deserved it.
