Watford midfielder Tom Cleverley has praised Leeds United’s performance after they thrashed his team 4-0. Cleverley described Leeds as a “very strong Championship side” and one of the best he’s seen at this level. He believes that Leeds’ level of play should inspire Watford to strive for greater heights.
Cleverley refused to criticize his teammates, instead focusing on the positives and the lessons that can be learned from the defeat. He acknowledged that Leeds’ squad is more expensive and that it’s unfair to compare Watford’s players to theirs.
When analyzing the goals conceded, Cleverley absolved Edo Kayembe of blame for the first goal, but was critical of the defending for the second and fourth goals. He emphasized the importance of making tactical fouls and improving defensively.
Cleverley compared Leeds’ level of play to that of Fulham, a mid-table Premier League side that Watford faced in the FA Cup. He believes that Leeds’ pace, quality, and high-caliber players made the difference in the game.
Overall, Cleverley’s comments suggest that he is taking a positive and constructive approach to the defeat, using it as an opportunity to learn and improve.
